Operations Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Allegiant•Las Vegas, NV

23h•$65,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Operations Regulatory Compliance Specialists help ensure Allegiant remains aligned with regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Manager of Operations Regulatory Compliance, this position supports the analysis, oversight, incorporation, and reporting of applicable regulatory changes, correspondence, and program participation between the company and regulatory agencies. The role also supports regulatory compliance management, operating manual reviews, FAA reporting, compliance analysis, and operational change management. Some travel may be required, and the role may require working various shifts or days in a 24-hour situation. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Government Affairs, or equivalent work experience, and at least two years of experience in 14 CFR Part 121 safety or regulatory management/oversight. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, pass a criminal background check, and have a valid, unexpired passport book and driver’s license. FAA certification as a Commercial Pilot, A&P, or Dispatcher is preferred. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Government Affairs, or equivalent work experience.
At least two years of experience in 14 CFR Part 121 safety or regulatory management/oversight.
Must be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Valid, unexpired passport book.
Valid, unexpired driver’s license.
Broad knowledge of regulatory parts affecting 14 CFR Part 121 air carriers conducting supplemental, domestic, and flag operations.
Knowledge of regulatory change processes, advisory circulars, 8900.1, INFOs, and SAFOs.
Knowledge of FAA flight standards and voluntary programs.
Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 5 Safety Management Systems.
Knowledge of FAA Compliance and Enforcement programs.
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies involved in air transportation oversight.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in regulatory research and formal and/or technical writing.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and handle multiple deliverables simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

FAA certification as a Commercial Pilot, A&P, or Dispatcher.

Responsibilities

Participate in intake, dissemination, and change management of new or amended regulatory parts using Allegiant’s compliance management system.
Maintain and update internal compliance management databases tracking company compliance with regulatory directives and correspondence.
Investigate and respond to formal requests for information from regulatory entities.
Maintain current databases of FAA Data Collection Tools (DCTs) to ensure company FAA-approved or accepted operating manuals remain compliant.
Participate in manual change processes and facilitate operating manual reviews between internal stakeholders and external regulators.
Assist the Manager of Operations Regulatory Compliance with administration of the FAA Voluntary Disclosure Reporting Program for operational departments.
Keep Allegiant Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) current and electronically updated, and facilitate required changes with the Allegiant FAA Certificate Management Office.
Produce regulatory deliverables for large-scale or major changes in operating authority certification projects.
Participate in industry and regulatory oversight meetings and continuing education programs, maintaining liaison with the FAA, NTSB, industry organizations, and trade associations.
Participate as a regulatory subject matter expert in safety risk and change management to incorporate federal regulatory and industry best-practice compliance into operational process changes.
Prepare and submit required daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to meet FAA reporting requirements.
Assist with quality assurance oversight of responses to applicable safety and regulatory program comprehensive change proposals.
Assist with or perform standalone compliance data analysis reviews and visualization projects.
Present compliance overviews and program highlights to senior department leadership as requested.
Apply Allegiant’s Customer Commitment and customer service standards in daily responsibilities and model those standards through personal actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report to the assigned trip or work location during declared national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state, or federal order.