Heavy Maintenance Representative

Summary

Join Allegiant Air as a Heavy Maintenance Representative, overseeing heavy maintenance, modifications, and repairs performed by external vendors. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Heavy Maintenance and Induction, you will act as the company's representative, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and budget-conscious work. This role involves direct accountability to the FAA and other regulatory authorities for tasks such as Airworthiness Release and RII inspections. You will supervise vendors, manage reporting, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position requires extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, specific aircraft types, and management. A valid Airframe and Powerplant License is mandatory.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check
• High School Diploma/GED
• Airframe and Powerplant License
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Part 121 or Part 135/transport category aircraft maintenance or Quality Inspector
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Heavy Maintenance of part 121 heavy transport category aircraft or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working on A320 type aircraft
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working on 737MAX type aircraft
• Minimum three (3) years of experience managing direct reports or working remotely without direct supervision
• Valid/Unexpired Passport Book
• Valid/Unexpired Driver's License
• Successful completion of A320 General Familiarization Course or Airbus A320 course
• Successful completion of 737MAX General Familiarization Course or Boeing 737MAX course
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability and willingness to travel 75% – 80%
• Able to obtain airport SIDA badge
• All personnel holding certificates must have exercised the privileges of their certificates for at least six (6) months of the previous 24 months or have FAA approval if recent experience is not met
• Basic computer skills, use of precision measuring equipment
• Ability to read and understand all manuals and other materials associated with aircraft maintenance

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of aircraft induction and heavy maintenance activities at Allegiant Air’s maintenance provider locations to make sure the work is performed in accordance with regulatory and company requirement
• Primary point of contact between Allegiant Air (AAY) and heavy maintenance providers. Communicate aircraft status to AAY Maintenance Control, set ETR and advise times. Facilitate aircraft movements
• Monitor workmanship and materials used during maintenance to verify compliance with applicable Allegiant Air requirements and standards, and FAA regulations
• Coordinate with various Allegiant Air departments and seek resolution of problems or obstacles affecting the timely delivery of aircraft
• Manage reporting of service provider’s performance on a daily basis and ensure work is performed to contractual and budgetary requirement
• Review and analyze provider invoices and recommend adjustments or corrections
• Provide financial approval on non-routine costs and unit vendor invoicing cost for accuracy and adherence to budget
• Supervise vendors and maintain proper completion of A/C records, computer data entry, and required forms
• Sign work records in connection to work performed, if necessary, and act as liaison between vendor and AAY records department
• Provide written authorization for the aircraft to return to service following heavy maintenance by signing the airworthiness release document
• Verify, audit, and monitor all regulatory documents to ensure compliance and work has been completed in accordance with required instructions and regulatory standards
• Identify and recommend beneficial changes to the Maintenance Program
• Assist in the development of the heavy maintenance plan for each aircraft check visit
• Ensure that all heavy maintenance visits are accomplished in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Allegiant Air policies & procedures, and manufacturer’s manuals
• Coordinate with regulatory inspectors (FAA DARs) to perform aircraft conformity inspection as well as aging aircraft inspections
• Review aircraft records (i.e. FAA Airworthiness Directives) and prepare aircraft induction records for approval and transition into the Allegiant ops spec (revenue service)
• Ensure Allegiant Air parts are received and properly IAW Allegiant Air GMM
• Accomplish RII, Borescope, NDT, and other inspections as necessary
• Direct oversight of Vendor RII and Inspection department items to ensure highest degree of safety and quality
• May be called upon to accompany Allegiant Air flight crew during airborne flight checks following maintenance work
• Display effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Model Allegiant's customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Heavy Maintenance or other Maintenance Quality Department Directors

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher education
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills to effectively communicate in a variety of settings across all organizational levels
• Advanced troubleshooting skills, including systems, avionics, and Powerplant
• Ability to coordinate and successfully execute on projects that involve multiple dependent departments
• Superior problem solving and conflict resolution abilities, solid judgment, and influencing skills
• Proven ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to be flexible with the changing needs of our business
• NDT in HFEC, UT, Magnaflux, and Borescope

Benefits

$95,383 - $123,845 a year