Airworthiness Directive and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

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POSITION PURPOSE

Reviews Airworthiness Directives (AD) process to ensure continued compliance.  Conducts investigations of non-compliance and potential non-compliance with regulatory standards.  Reviews Republic Airways policies and procedures for regulatory compliance and system safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Conducts investigations at maintenance bases and contract vendor facilities into regulatory non-compliance issues and on behalf of the ASAP ERC when necessary.
• Conducts investigations of reports regarding potential non-compliance with regulatory standards or other safety risk controls established by the company through the SMS process.
• In instances of non-compliance/identification of needed improvement areas, works as a team member with appropriate management to ensure compliance or implement global improvement corrective action.
• Performs risk assessments to mitigate modifications to post Airworthiness Directive configurations.
• Establishes and maintains fleet Airworthiness Directive (AD) master list and aircraft specific AD compliance listings.
• Coordinates with Engineering to create Engineering Orders to comply with Airworthiness Directives and monitors changes to the airline’s maintenance program to ensure continued compliance.
• Reviews and approves Material Control Evaluation (MCE) for PMA parts to ensure effectivity and AD compliance.
• Manages Part Restrictions in RAMCO to ensure materials restricted by Airworthiness Directives are not acquired and installed on Republic aircraft.
• Coordinates with the Senior Manager of Inspection to create Inspection Checklists for Receiving Inspectors to identify parts restricted by Airworthiness Directives during the Receiving Inspection process.
• Monitors the FAA website for new Airworthiness Directives, AD NPRMs, CFR changes, CFR NPRMs and Advisory Circulars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. / B.A.) or equivalent in aviation, regulatory compliance or similar field or a combination of education and experience. 
• At least 3 years of related experience, preferably with air carrier quality and/or safety program management.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple time sensitive tasks and work well under pressure while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Understanding relevant 14 CFR and FARs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction.  Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured.  Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to move about the work environment. 

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.