Maintenance Programs & Compliance Specialist

Allegiant • Las Vegas, NV

6d • $65,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The MX Programs & Compliance Specialist develops and maintains fleet-type Maintenance Inspection Programs under FAR 121.365 and reviews and coordinates compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives, Federal Aviation Regulations, and manufacturers’ service bulletins. The role evaluates maintenance program effectiveness, supports revisions to programs and task cards, and coordinates regulatory and program changes with relevant company departments and stakeholders. The position is based in an office environment and may involve travel and varied shifts or days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred, or equivalent work experience in Aviation Management, Engineering, or Analytics.
• Minimum three years of experience in engineering or maintenance with an air carrier or commercial operator, or equivalent.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Highly organized, with proven multitasking ability.
• Excellent problem-solving and structured-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to work under pressure, high initiative, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels, management, and FAA representatives.

Nice To Haves

• FAA A&P airman certificate.
• Background in MSG-3 maintenance program analysis.
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• XML authoring experience.
• Advanced knowledge and skills with computer applications such as Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of TRAX EMRO.

Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft maintenance programs in accordance with FAA-approved Maintenance Review Board reports, manufacturers’ Maintenance Planning Data and other requirements or recommendations, applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives, and Allegiant Air Reliability Control Board recommendations and instructions.
• Review maintenance-check data and analyze the effectiveness of the overall maintenance program and individual task cards.
• Support escalation or de-escalation of task cards or checks and adjust task-card instructions for clarification when required.
• Audit maintenance programs for regulatory compliance and ensure task cards provide clear and concise instructions.
• Review FAA Airworthiness Directives, Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, regulation changes, advisory circulars, manufacturers’ service bulletins, and other relevant data to identify fleet compliance requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance-program revisions, task-card revisions, and new regulatory compliance requirements with Quality, Engineering, Materials, Maintenance Planning, Aircraft Records, Maintenance Training, and Reliability Control Board members.
• Review Manual Change Request forms to verify proposed changes follow company policies and procedures, meet regulatory requirements and manufacturer recommendations, and align with industry best practices.
• Make authorized pen-and-ink changes to task cards based on input from Allegiant Maintenance, Engineering, Quality Department personnel, or contract maintenance personnel.
• Model Allegiant’s customer service standards through personal actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Medical travel reimbursement.
• Legal, identity, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flight benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level