Airworthiness Compliance Specialist - Lake Charles, LA

Job Description:

The Airworthiness Compliance Specialist primary responsibility is to ensure that helicopters are airworthy and comply with all relevant aviation regulations, company policies and procedures. Complying with a physical survey of all operating helicopters and reviewing/analyzing records to ensure that airworthiness support of operational, import, and export activities across the America Operations. This position would require frequent travel and remote working for a physical survey of the helicopter and its records. This position reports to the Chief Inspector. The Principles Responsibilities are listed below but are not limited to:

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and execute helicopter specific Airworthiness Reviews across the Americas region ensuring:

• Airframe, engine, and rotor blades flying hours and associated flight cycles have been properly recorded.
• The flight manual is applicable to the helicopter configuration and reflects the latest revision status.
• All the maintenance due on the helicopter according to the approved maintenance program has been carried out.
• All known defects have been corrected or, when applicable, deferred in accordance Company procedures.
• All applicable airworthiness directives have been applied and properly registered.
• All modifications and repairs applied to the helicopter have been registered and comply with Company policy and procedure.
• All life limited and time-controlled items installed on the helicopter are properly identified, registered, and have not exceeded their limitation.
• All maintenance has been carried out in accordance with Company procedures.
• The current weight and balance statement reflects the current configuration of the helicopter and is valid.
• The helicopter complies with the latest revision of its type design approved by the Agency.
• All required markings and placards are properly installed.
• The helicopter complies with its approved flight manual.
• The helicopter configuration complies with the approved documentation.
• No evident defect can be found that has not been addressed in accordance with Company procedures.
• No inconsistencies can be found between the helicopter and the documented review of records.
• Appropriate execution and professional archiving of records to evidence results of Airworthiness Reviews.
• Reporting any safety related concerns to regional and global management as appropriate.
• Compilation of periodic fining analysis to identify trends and inform the organization of beneficial continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assistance in Root Cause Analysis for findings and safety reports related to Continuing Airworthiness Management.
• Any other requests by the Chief Inspector as required.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A&P Certificate -or- 10 plus years of Aviation Maintenance or QC experience.
• FAA experience required.

Experience

• Must have at least 5 years' experience in helicopter maintenance.
• Previous Continuing Airworthiness management experience advantageous.
• Proven technical knowledge of aircraft certification requirements.
• Proven knowledge of Authority requirements.
• Proven knowledge of functionality of computer programs.
• Proven experience of IT skills.
• Proven experience of carrying out helicopter inspections.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Awareness of need for integrity.
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to articulate, summarize and present information clearly to audiences with different. backgrounds and at different levels of the organization.
• Ability to interface well with leadership, management, and internal and external clients.
• Ability to produce aircraft discrepancy reports.
• Must be willing and able to travel to aircraft locations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to role

Schedules

• 5&2 (8 Hours a day)

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other