Mesa CASS Analyst

Republic Airways•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The CASS Analyst supports Republic Airways’ Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS), which uses data evaluation to enhance safety and guide changes to inspection and maintenance programs. The role analyzes performance and effectiveness data, identifies trends and root causes, prepares reports and presentations, and coordinates investigations and corrective actions to help prevent safety issues and non-compliance. The analyst maintains the CASS database; gathers and evaluates data from multiple divisions and sources; supports CASS working groups and review boards; and communicates findings to management and relevant departments. The position also supports voluntary reporting, hazard documentation, safety investigations, process improvements, and follow-up to confirm corrective-action effectiveness. Travel to bases may be required for investigations or training.

Requirements

Degree in Aviation, Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 years of experience using relational databases and determining root causes.
Intermediate-level, fully functioning broad knowledge of data analytics, data visualization, and database management.
Knowledge of risk management strategies and controls.
Ability to collect, organize, visualize, and assimilate data, turning raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software.
Ability to work under time constraints with urgency, manage multiple concurrent assignments and projects accurately in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize accordingly.
Ability to read and edit documents, follow instructions, and learn and understand procedures.
Ability to interrogate data, perform cost/benefit analysis, and champion change across departments, business units, and divisions.
Good facilitation and excellent interpersonal skills, with effective verbal and written communication with internal customers, including Engineering, Planning, Maintenance, Inspection, NDT, Materials, and Maintenance Programs.
Microsoft Office skills.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
Ability to understand and apply company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Understanding or use of statistical and data-driven processes such as LEAN, Six Sigma, and/or Theory of Constraints.
Familiarity with 14 CFR 121.373, AC 120-79 (as amended), Ops Specs D072 (Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program) and D074 (Reliability Program), MSG-3 Analysis, and 14 CFR Part 5 Safety Management Systems.
Experience with Republic Airways applications.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the CASS database for performance and effectiveness data.
Continuously analyze data, identify trends, and conduct root-cause analysis.
Research performance metrics and prepare reports for CASS Performance Working Groups and the CASS Review Board, including gathering agenda-specific information.
Facilitate monthly CASS Working Groups and chair the CASS Review Board when the CASS Manager needs a delegate.
Generate and distribute CASS reports using information from multiple cross-divisional sources.
Evaluate reliability and effectiveness data, including component, system, and aircraft performance, for safety and economic impact.
Evaluate maintenance performance data, including quality assurance and regulatory compliance findings, FAA compliance actions, FAA quarterly letter notices, and supply chain performance.
Identify trends in pushed maintenance, research them, and coordinate with departments to confirm and document reasons.
Report data and trends to departments within Maintenance and Operations.
Prepare and present electronic presentations with data visualizations covering statistical data, performance, effectiveness, findings, and actions.
Coordinate, prepare, and process investigations into root causes and process improvements.
Assist with investigations into maintenance discovery reports, ASAP ERC requests, and other safety-risk-control non-compliance through the SMS process.
Monitor, investigate, and follow up on voluntary reporting; respond to submitters with corrective actions.
Identify and document hazards in the Safety Reporting system, assisting Maintenance departments as needed under the Republic Airways SMS program.
Track and trend voluntary-reporting event details, findings, and causal factors to support global corrective actions.
Work with departments and management to ensure compliance with and implementation of process improvements and corrective actions.
Schedule follow-up on corrective-action plans to assess their effectiveness.
Prepare weekly and monthly codeshare partner reports for their respective meetings.
Interpret collected data and communicate findings to management.
Attend meetings to provide oversight for the CASS program.
Travel to bases for investigation or training purposes.
Research new data-gathering and analysis techniques, and gather and interpret other data upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CASS Manager.