YASMEEN QURESHI

• Managed production planning activities, ensuring timely forecasting and scheduling of maintenance requirements in accordance with OEM recommendations, Supplemental Maintenance Programs, and GCAA regulatory requirements.

• Coordinated maintenance planning by securing maintenance slots, maintenance capacity, resources, and manpower in collaboration with Royal Jet maintenance supervisors and contracted Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) for scheduled and major maintenance events.

• Monitored aircraft maintenance status, airworthiness compliance, and planning data through AIMS, CAMP, and TRAX systems to ensure accurate forecasting, tracking, and regulatory compliance.

• Liaised closely with Flight Operations, Scheduling, Procurement, Stores, and Maintenance teams to ensure availability of aircraft, materials, tooling, and resources required for efficient maintenance execution and operational continuity.

• Managed regulatory compliance oversight for Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) and Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), ensuring adherence to DGCA, EASA, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Managed to get the approval for 2 new sites including 7 simulators from DGCA India, extending the capacity of the ATO for coping up the emerging needs of Pilot Trainings.

• Developed, reviewed, and maintained Quality Management System (QMS), Safety Management System (SMS), and Training Procedure Manuals, ensuring continuous compliance with regulatory frameworks and audit requirements.

• Established and executed internal quality audit programs to verify training delivery effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and organizational conformance; facilitated Management Review Meetings (MRMs) to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

• Led certification and regulatory approval projects for ATOs and FSTDs, coordinating with aviation authorities to obtain, maintain, and renew organizational approvals and simulator qualifications.

• Conducted and monitored Evidence-Based Training (EBT) audits to ensure compliance with approved training methodologies, regulatory standards, and operational best practices.

• Developed, monitored, and presented Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and safety performance reports to senior management, supporting data-driven safety and compliance decision-making.

• Collaborated with departmental leaders to align quality, safety, operational, and training objectives, ensuring effective cross-functional governance and organizational compliance.

• Directed quarterly FSTD evaluations, fly-outs, and qualification activities to ensure simulator fidelity, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted training capability.

• Maintained the Corporate Risk Register, facilitating enterprise risk assessments, mitigation planning, and ongoing monitoring of organizational risks.

• Monitored emerging regulatory requirements and industry developments, assessing business impact and implementing compliance strategies to maintain organizational readiness and regulatory conformity.

• Ensured all Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) activities were conducted in accordance with approved procedures, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies under CAR M and applicable airworthiness regulations.

• Managed Compliance Monitoring System in accordance with CAR M.A.712 requirements, ensuring effectiveness of Quality System and timely closure of audit findings through corrective and preventive actions.

• Developed, implemented, and maintained annual audit program covering CAMO processes, subcontracted activities, and organizational compliance requirements.

• Conducted internal audits, compliance reviews, and surveillance activities to verify adherence to regulatory requirements, approved procedures, and organizational standards.

• Coordinated regulatory audits, inspections, and oversight activities with DGCA, EASA, customers, and other aviation authorities, ensuring successful audit outcomes and continued approvals.

• Developed and maintained Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME), quality procedures, compliance manuals, and associated documentation in line with evolving regulatory requirements.

• Led root cause analysis investigations and managed corrective action programs arising from audit findings, occurrence reports, and compliance deviations.

• Managed supplier and subcontractor oversight programs, including qualification, surveillance, performance monitoring, and compliance assessments of contracted organizations.

• Maintained corporate compliance risk register, identifying regulatory risks and recommending mitigation strategies to senior management.

• Monitored regulatory developments and amendments to CAR M, EASA regulations, and airworthiness requirements, assessing organizational impact and implementing necessary compliance actions.

• Facilitated Management Review Meetings and presented compliance performance, audit results, risk assessments, and improvement initiatives to senior management.

• Promoted a culture of regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement through training, awareness programs, and cross-functional engagement.

• Served as primary focal point for compliance monitoring activities and regulatory matters, providing independent oversight and assurance to the Accountable Manager and senior leadership.

• Aircraft Management Monitoring: Overseeing aircraft management and related functions to ensure the fleet's optimized standards specified by the manufacturer, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Supported Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring compliance with DGCA India and organizational requirements.

Oversighted 70+ Aircraft at 15+ maintenance locations.

• Planned and conducted internal audits, compliance monitoring activities, and surveillance programs to verify adherence to regulatory standards and approved procedures.

• Managed audit findings, non-conformities, and corrective action programs (CAPA), ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.

• Coordinated regulatory audits, customer inspections, and authority oversight visits, supporting successful approvals and compliance outcomes.

• Reviewed maintenance records, work packages, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements and approved maintenance data.

• Acted as the Quality Manager's deputy, providing independent compliance oversight, supporting quality investigations, and promoting a culture of quality, safety, and regulatory excellence.

• Managed the continuing airworthiness of the fleet of 15+ types of Aircraft in accordance with DGCA, and applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring aircraft remained compliant and airworthy at all times.

• Reviewed and monitored Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and manufacturer communications, ensuring timely assessment, embodiment, and continued validity of Certificates of Airworthiness.

• Analyzed OEM Maintenance Planning Documents (MPDs), maintenance requirements, and reliability data to develop, revise, and optimize Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMPs) in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.

• Managed the implementation and control of approved maintenance programmes, ensuring all scheduled maintenance tasks, inspections, life-limited components, and airworthiness limitations were effectively monitored and controlled.

• Coordinated with Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs), OEMs, vendors, and aircraft operators to ensure maintenance activities supported continuing airworthiness requirements and operational objectives.

• Maintained oversight of technical records, maintenance status reports, due lists, component tracking systems, and airworthiness documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

• Ensured effective management of modifications, repairs, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and mandatory requirements throughout the aircraft lifecycle.

• Conducted airworthiness reviews and coordinated the issue or renewal of Airworthiness Review Certificates (ARC) in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Monitored aircraft reliability trends, repetitive defects, and technical occurrences, initiating corrective actions and maintenance programme enhancements to improve fleet performance and safety.

• Liaised with DGCA, customers, lessors, OEMs, and contracted maintenance providers on continuing airworthiness matters, regulatory approvals, and technical compliance issues.

• Developed and maintained the Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME), policies, procedures, and associated documentation to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

• Supported aircraft induction, registration, lease transitions, import/export projects, and redelivery activities through effective management of airworthiness records and compliance requirements.

• Monitored regulatory amendments and industry developments, assessing their impact on the organization and implementing necessary changes to maintain continuous compliance.

• Led and mentored airworthiness personnel, ensuring competency, training, and authorization requirements were maintained in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Assisted in reviewing and monitoring Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and manufacturer communications, ensuring timely assessment, embodiment, and continued validity of Certificates of Airworthiness.

• Assisted in analyzing OEM Maintenance Planning Documents (MPDs), maintenance requirements, and reliability data to develop, revise, and optimize Aircraft Maintenance Programmes (AMPs) in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.