Regional Airport Compliance Specialist - CHS

Breeze Airways™•Charleston, SC

80d

About The Position

The Regional Airport Compliance Specialist audits Above and Below Wing Teams and training records to ensure regulatory compliance across a specified region of airports. The role also helps conduct airport training for Breeze and Business Partner team members, prepares Business Partners at new station launches to meet Breeze standards, and completes regular station visits as part of the Breeze audit program. The specialist manages airport training and compliance with Guest Service Procedures; supports training on new and existing airport and Guest Services processes; helps maintain crew-member currency; and ensures training records, qualifications, and authorizations meet regulatory and company requirements. The position coordinates training events with internal learning stakeholders and Business Partners, communicates training-content updates with the Airports Policies and Procedures team, and serves as a liaison among regulatory training departments, other departments, and contract training facilities. It uses the Qualification Training Management System (QTMS) and assists the Airport Training Manager with internal and external audits, including FAA, DOD, and IOSA audits. The role reports as required to the Administrator and company leadership, communicates team-member qualification and authorization status to the Airport Training Manager, and performs other duties as assigned. The region may change based on operational needs and activity.

Requirements

At least 3 years of prior experience in Airports and/or Airport Training.
Working experience Above and Below Wing.
Flexibility to work outside business hours when needed and varied hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
Willingness to work with other company departments as needed.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and remain flexible.
Ability to successfully complete airport Above and Below Wing training.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
Self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong desire for success.
Ability to complete projects on time with minimal supervision.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and varying temperatures.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and demonstrate ramp-handling techniques throughout the workday.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull baggage, cargo, and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds, and demonstrate safe lifting practices.
Ability to safely operate and instruct employees in the use of ground support equipment (GSE), baggage handling systems, aircraft servicing equipment, and other ramp tools.
Ability to work in high-noise environments around operating aircraft while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to safely ascend and descend aircraft stairs, belt loaders, and other ground support equipment while conducting hands-on training.
Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and using a computer.
Frequent use of hands and fingers for handling baggage, training materials, equipment, electronic devices, documents, typing, and operating standard office equipment.
Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

Understanding and working knowledge of FAA regulations Part 121 N&O.
Four-year degree in Business, Aviation, or a related field, and/or equivalent work experience.
Experience using an Electronic Record Keeping and Scheduling System.
Master’s degree in Business, Aviation, or a related field, and/or equivalent work experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization.
Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage a region of airports with respect to airport training and compliance with Guest Service Procedures.
Assist with training on new and existing processes for Airports and Guest Services.
Adhere to processes and controls that ensure crew members remain current.
Enforce regulatory requirements for training records and qualification management procedures.
Report regularly to the Administrator and company leadership as required by regulations and company procedures.
Coordinate training events with internal learning stakeholders and Business Partners.
Communicate training-content updates with the Airports Policies and Procedures team.
Liaise among regulatory Training Departments, other departments, and contract training facilities.
Use the Qualification Training Management System (QTMS).
Ensure training records and regulatory, qualification, and authorization management procedures are followed.
Assist the Airport Training Manager with internal and external training-record, qualification, and authorization audits, including FAA, DOD, and IOSA audits.
Communicate Airport Team Member and Business Partner qualification and authorization status to the Airport Training Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Training Manager.
Meet performance measures and established standards in accordance with Breeze values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence.
Adapt to airport-region assignments based on operational needs and activity.
Participate in airport training and make regular station visits to conduct audits.