Heavy Maintenance Technician

Job Duties

• Provide direct supervision of aircraft induction and heavy maintenance activities at Allegiant Air’s maintenance provider locations to make sure the work is performed in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Primary point of contact between Allegiant Air (AAY) and heavy maintenance providers. Communicate aircraft status to AAY Maintenance Control, set ETR and advise times. Facilitate aircraft movements.
• Monitor workmanship and materials used during maintenance to verify compliance with applicable Allegiant Air requirements and standards, and FAA regulations.
• Coordinate with various Allegiant Air departments and seek resolution of problems or obstacles affecting the timely delivery of aircraft.
• Manage reporting of service provider’s performance on a daily basis and ensure work is performed to contractual and budgetary requirements.
• Review and analyze provider invoices and recommend adjustments or corrections.
• Provide financial approval on non-routine costs and unit vendor invoicing cost for accuracy and adherence to budget.
• Supervise vendors and maintain proper completion of A/C records, computer data entry, and required forms.
• Sign work records in connection to work performed, if necessary, and act as liaison between vendor and AAY records department.
• Provide written authorization for the aircraft to return to service following heavy maintenance by signing the airworthiness release document.
• Verify, audit, and monitor all regulatory documents to ensure compliance and work has been completed in accordance with required instructions and regulatory standards.
• Identify and recommend beneficial changes to the Maintenance Program.
• Assist in the development of the heavy maintenance plan for each aircraft check visit.
• Ensure that all heavy maintenance visits are accomplished in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Allegiant Air policies & procedures, and manufacturer’s manuals.
• Coordinate with regulatory inspectors (FAA DARs) to perform aircraft conformity inspection as well as aging aircraft inspections.
• Review aircraft records (i.e. FAA Airworthiness Directives) and prepare aircraft induction records for approval and transition into the Allegiant ops spec (revenue service).
• Ensure Allegiant Air parts are received and properly IAW Allegiant Air GMM.
• Accomplish RII, Borescope, NDT, and other inspections as necessary.
• Direct oversight of Vendor RII and Inspection department items to ensure highest degree of safety and quality.
• May be called upon to accompany Allegiant Air flight crew during airborne flight checks following maintenance work.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and use hands and fingers to operate various tools (i.e. drills, ladders, welding, chemicals, etc.).
• May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the role.
• Exposure to extreme noise (i.e. airport with planes, vehicles, and other machinery), temperature, wind, and light fluctuations.
• Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear.
• Some travel may be a requirement of the role.