Representative - Vendor Inspection

Frontier Airlines • Tampa, FL

13h

About The Position

Provides instruction and oversight to contracted vendor Inspectors and performs inspection on aircraft as required. Assists with the administration of company, department, and other applicable policies and performs duties required by the Director, Quality Assurance & Chief Inspector when designated.

Requirements

• Current Mechanic Certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings, held for at least 5 years
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with 10 or more passenger seats with an air carrier or certificated repair station, 1 year of which must have been as maintenance inspector
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as Frontier Airlines operates
• Ability to obtain, hold, and maintain Required Inspection Item (RII) authorization
• Ability to obtain and maintain Airworthiness release/return to service.
• Must be Fleet Qualified on Frontier's aircraft
• Maintain Boroscope qualification
• Must have a current US Passport or shall be able to obtain a US Passport within 3 months of assignment in the Inspection department
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.

Nice To Haves

• Previous VR experience - preferred

Responsibilities

• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation approval is authorized.
• Ensure Required Inspection Items (RII) policies are adhered to. Both authorization and qualification requirements are addressed in GMM chapter 95 and could be defined (revised) by an Airworthiness Agreement.
• Coordinate Operational Check Flight (OCF) requirements with applicable Frontier departments and vendor Inspection personnel.
• Attend all necessary meetings regarding the heavy maintenance visits.
• Coordinate with maintenance, shops, and stores as required to ensure progress and timely completion of inspection tasks.
• Audit and monitor the aircraft maintenance and inspection functions to ensure the airworthiness of Frontier aircraft on outsourced Maintenance activities.
• Monitor vendor's performance for deficiencies and collaborate with vendor for corrective action when necessary
• Ensure vendor is providing detailed turnovers of work in progress for oncoming shifts.
• Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete associated reports.
• Ensure vendors assigned Inspectors are up to date on Frontier Airlines training.
• Audit completed aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) during C-Check and special drop-in maintenance.
• Monitor the completion of aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) during C-Check and special drop-in maintenance.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
• Review C-Check non-routines with maintenance supervision for accuracy, quality, technical content, and repair requirements, as necessary.
• Monitor the in-process and proper completion of all required aircraft records (as required) during C-Check Outsourced Maintenance activities.
• Provide Inspection oversight IAW GMM 10.21.
• Ensure required SDR reporting is timely and complete.
• Ensure required Dent Map reporting is timely and complete.
• Make FMIS entries as required.
• Provide guidance and oversight of maintaining the FAA-approved Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CAS System).
• Participate in the development and improvement of the maintenance program by identifying concerns and providing suggestions for resolution.
• Provide constant oversight for safety-related issues.
• Responsible for housekeeping/cleanliness of all Inspection department work areas.
• Must be able to travel frequently (both foreign and domestic).
• Perform Shift Turnover as required per GMM 10.09.
• Vol.D  Ensure that department personnel, including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks.
• LOI  Evaluate aircraft equipment, tooling, and support equipment for new training topics per GMM 100.01: Maintenance Training General Information.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Quality Assurance & Chief Inspector.

Benefits

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees