Supervisor - Engineering Configuration Control

Frontier Careers • Denver, CO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Config Ctrl Supervisor, in cooperation with the Managers of Engineering, determines objectives, formulates and controls plans, policy and procedures relating to Aircraft Configuration Control as outlined in Frontier's GMM to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policy. This individual is responsible for all Engineering Configuration activity relating to Aircraft Component Configurations, including, but not limited to, Effectivity and Interchangeability.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Aviation Technology or a related field required; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating may be accepted in lieu of degree, with equivalent experience
• Be familiar with and have general understanding of Time Controlled Parts, Reliability Programs, FARs, Manufacturers Documentation to include but not limited to Maintenance Manuals, IPCs, Trouble Shooting Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, Aircraft Drawings and CMMs, SBs, STCs, ADs and PMA parts
• Must have excellent communication skills, and at least moderate computer and technical writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Working level knowledge of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Moderate level of technical writing skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly

Nice To Haves

• Education in or experience with Quality Systems preferred though not required.
• Prior 121 airline experience strongly preferred
• Supervisory experience and ability to lead a department with strong leadership skills highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and coordinate SMS activities as directed.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of the SMS throughout Frontier
• Identify hazards and safety risk assessments including change management
• Ensure effectiveness of safety risk controls
• Promote safety
• Advise the accountable executive on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement
• Accountable for achieving safety performance relative to job tasks
• As a working member of the group, the Engineering Configuration Control Supervisor is expected to lead, direct, and approve the work of others in their work group.
• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation approval is authorized
• Review and Management of RIL and Parts Pool Configuration Change Requests
• Manage personnel providing technical support for Line/Heavy Maintenance and Materials, to include parts and materials definition, and FMIS updates as necessary
• Monitor Configuration Control activities to ensure performance levels are sufficient to provide the highest possible standards of quality and safety
• May conduct research and data collection to aid in the development of Engineering documents, RILs, and Parts Pool Configuration Change Requests
• Participates in the development of engineering data to accomplish modifications in response to ADs, SBs, SILs, etc.
• Reviews ADs and SBs for applicability, as required.
• Analyze and determine disposition of all reliability issues and improvements
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and communicate them to management
• Work directly with Engineering and Materials to ensure comprehensive compliance and substantiation.
• Interact with applicable departments to define, maintain, and optimize the CAMP
• Minimize costs and aircraft out-of-service time relative to area of responsibility
• Ensure that specifications and FMIS setup exists for configuration control, to include Engineering documents for new aircraft delivery configuration and standardization
• Responsible for assigning work flow, and approvals as delegated by Engineering Managers, and Determines work priorities on a daily basis
• Directs work schedules, days off, vacation, and training schedules to ensure adequate shift coverage
• Ensures company policy is followed, and personnel are properly trained to fulfill their responsibilities
• Ensure that personnel within the department including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and that they are current to perform assigned tasks.
• Review and evaluate Configuration Component Engineer and Analyst performance and administer corrective action when necessary
• VDRP Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the GMM 100.03: Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position VDRP
• Provide timely and accurate information on aircraft configuration status, on request
• Audit and monitor the aircraft configuration functions to ensure the airworthiness of Frontier aircraft
• Assist in formulation of departmental policy
• Assist in creating and administering company and departmental budget and performance commitments
• Perform computer and administrative functions as assigned by manager
• Provide support to the aircraft Maintenance Department for critical Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.
• Responsible for Human Resource process, coordination and review of personnel for proper qualifications, and ensuring that all personnel under his/her direction are properly trained and qualified to perform the assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned
• Modify and authorize Engineering Configuration documentation in FMIS
• Approve Publication Change Requests (PCRs) to modify Maintenance documentation
• Modify Engineering Configuration processes as required to meet evolving regulatory and company requirements
• Assign Engineering Configuration resources as necessary to comply with regulatory and company requirements
• Has authority to initiate revisions to company manuals

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 1 st 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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree