Reliability Analyst

Republic Airways•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains inherent safety, reliability and operational reliability levels of aircraft, systems, and components at the lowest cost through rational analysis and manipulation of the maintenance/inspection program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) or equivalent in Statistics, Aviation, Maintenance, Engineering or equivalent work experience.
At least two years of statistical reliability or maintenance program experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Strong analytical skills are required.
Proficiency in creating, using and manipulating relational database.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Possess an understanding of AC 120—17A Maintenance Control by Reliability Methods and incorporated elements specified in FAA Inspector’s Handbook.
Understanding or use of Six Sigma methodology.
Understanding of Operations Specifications D074 and D072 and Component Analysis MSG-3.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and evaluates all forms of data used to measure component, system, and aircraft performance for safety and economic impact as outlined in the Engineering Procedures Guide.
Provides technical analysis through the evaluation of aircraft maintenance data to support maintenance task optimization.
Produces and compiles various reports to analyze and evaluate data and report findings and trends to maintenance and engineering management.
Builds electronic presentations that include graphs, photographic supporting documentation, and vendor supplied data.
Prepares and presents overview of statistical data, as well as, performance and analysis of trends and findings as required by AC 120-17A.
Provides component data to vendors as requested.
Travels to vendor repair stations for components with poor reliability when a shop visit would aid in understanding component issues; works with vendor to develop better methods of testing and repair.
Coordinates, prepares, and processes projects for investigation of root cause issues with aircraft defects.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.