POSITION PURPOSE
Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and manages the development, content, administration, compliance and control of Republic Airways MEL, Configuration Deviation Lists (CDL), Non-essential Equipment and Furnishings (NEF), and policy letters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Manages the current MEL, CDL, and NEF items and procedures consistent with the FAA MMEL, MMEL Policy Letters and Manufactures Dispatch Deviation Procedures Manual.
- Analyze and assess processes of MEL, CDL and NEF items to improve administration, productivity and efficiency during operations.
- Coordinates with FAA Flight Operations Evaluation Board (FOEB) and aircraft manufacturer for MMEL proposals.
- Attends FOEB meetings and industry workshops; establish networks with other MEL Administrators and benchmarking best practices.
- Coordinates with FOEB and engineering to incorporate relief for items installed under a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).
- Collaborates with lead airline and FOEB for MMEL industry solutions.
- Serves as the MEL subject matter expert and provides MEL, CDL, and NEF user support.
- Revises MEL, CDL and NEF program to reflect current company changes (e.g. Engineering, Operations, Inflight, and Dispatch).
- Provides supporting documentation for all MEL, CDL, and NEF Program changes and coordinates with Republic Airways Technical Publications department to produce temporary and regular revisions.
- Schedules and facilitates meetings with the FAA concerning every aspect of the MEL, CDL, and NEF Program temporary and regular revisions.
- Oversees all updates of SABRE with MEL, CDL and NEF item information during revision periods.
- Coordinates with Flight Operations and Dispatch for all MEL, CDL and NEF related changes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- FAA Mechanic Certificate with Rating of Airframe and Powerplant.
- 5 years related experience.
- Previous experience with MEL/CDL/NEF.
- Previous experience in aircraft maintenance.
- Experience on E170/175 series aircraft or completion of E170/175 Aircraft Systems Maintenance Course.
- Microsoft Office skills are required.
- Understands and is able to apply Company policies and procedures.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
DECISION MAKING
Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Able to move about the work environment.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel up to 10 of the time, including overnight and weekend travel.
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