Specialist, Aircraft Records - Operations

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• This job is a member of the Aircraft Configuration Management Team within the Integrated Operations Division.

• Responsible for active aircraft, engine, APU, landing gear, and component configuration and maintenance status of tracked parts and tasks in Tech Ops maintenance systems, in accordance with company policy and department procedures, for planning, scheduling and accomplishment that satisfy FAA and OEM requirements for airworthiness of aircraft and related systems for major airline

• Processes and reviews maintenance transaction and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness in the Tech Ops maintenance systems (SCEPTRE & System Time Control) and Air Vault document application for active aircraft

• Manages part and task related configuration of active aircraft and generate internal instructions for ongoing maintenance items in SCEPTRE, including new aircraft deliveries and modifications

• Implements SCEPTRE controls and procedures on active aircraft requested by Engineering, Maintenance Programs and Maintenance Control departments to satisfy OEM and FAA requirements

• Maintains the daily maintenance tracking of active major aircraft assemblies (engines, APUs, landing gear, thrust reversers) for shop maintenance, part changes, and maintenance tasks including lease units

• Verifies accuracy of key information completed by Aircraft Maintenance Technicians as part of regulatory or safety related tasks in Tech Ops maintenance systems on active aircraft

• Corrects discrepancies by exercising problem solving skills to ensure Tech Ops maintenance systems reflect actual configuration and maintenance/inspection status of active aircraft, engine, APU, landing gear assemblies and components

• Manages replacement of FAA Airworthiness Certificates and Aircraft registrations on active aircraft

• Maintains Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) registrations on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for active aircraft

• Collaborates with Tech Ops partner departments on projects and initiatives including Maintenance Programs, Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Quality Assurance, and Line and Base Maintenance stations or internal shops

• Engages suppliers and vendors as required for part maintenance discrepancies and documentation to ensure proof of compliance with maintenance or modification activity on active aircraft components

• Available to be on call 24/7 for some occasional duties or assignments

• Available for weekend duty or night shift coverage in some roles

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency

• Associates degree or higher education in technical or aviation related field
• 3 years relevant experience
• 5 years of relevant experience with airlines in lieu or associates degree preferred
• Experience with other aircraft maintenance systems such as SAP, MXI, Trax, Maintenix, Flight Docs, Traxxall
• Aircraft maintenance records experience at a major airline
• Lean Office or Lean Manufacturing training
• Six Sigma certification or training

• Computer literate and proficient in use of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to manage multiple duties, priorities, and special assignments on a daily basis, corresponding with operational needs
• Capacity to cross-train on multiple departmental duties
• Capability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment and maintain precision under deadlines
• Aptitude to operate independently in self-directed fashion
• Willingness to collaborate with others on direct team and partner organizations
• Effective time management and organization skills
• Strong critical…