Job Description:

PSA Airlines, Inc.


US-NC-Charlotte
ID 2025-5656
Category Maintenance
Position Type Full-Time

Overview

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Benefits

PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Quality Control Manager/Chief Inspector impacts PSA Airlines’ aircraft safety; administering the inspection and quality control of aircraft maintenance and avionics functions being provided by the Maintenance Department. This is a 14 CFR 119 position that works with CASS and the FAA to ensure the airline is operating safely.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the duties and responsibilities required of the CI as required by FAA Part 119.65(a)(5).
• Demonstrates a safe and compliant work environment by complying with Safety Policy and Procedures Manual and General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures as well as ensuring compliance of direct reports.
• Submits manual revisions as required for any identified ineffective processes and/or procedures.
• Plan, direct, layout and coordinate the activities of the inspection department so as to minimize delays.
• Training and assisting their direct reports in proper procedures, methods, and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
• Complying with applicable company policies, procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Maintain a system of keeping records of checks and calibration of tools and test equipment, taking steps to ensure that the established check periods are not exceeded.
• Coordinate with the Manager of Maintenance Programs, Stores Manager, and Inventory Parts Specialists for the inspection of incoming parts.
• Ensure that the OOPP process is followed.
• Responsible for the Damage Tolerance program required under the Aging Aircraft Safety Rule, FAR 121.1105, 121.1109.
• Responsible for the Required Inspection Item (RII) Program.
• The management of safety risks and security threats to the aircraft operations.
• Operations are conducted in accordance with conditions and restrictions of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards of the Operator.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specifics

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet requirements described in 14 CFR Part 119.67(d).
• Thorough understanding of the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations used to determine airworthiness, repair, or alterations of an aircraft.
• Three years of experience as a certified Airframe and Powerplant technician.
• At least three years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with 10 or more passenger seats with an air carrier or certificated repair station, 1 year of which must have been as maintenance inspector.
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as the certificate holder uses.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess or have ability to obtain a U.S. Passport or equivalent within 90 days of starting position.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.

Additional Information

Supervisory Responsibility: This is a supervisory position

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Director of Quality and Technical Services.

Travel: Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Authorities:

• Authorize employees of Company approved Repair Station or 14 CFR 121 Air Carrier which are authorized to perform Aircraft Run-Up and Taxi.
• Approve extensions to Category B and C MEL items.
• Approve, sign and request amendments to the OpSpecs. (Refer to Table 2-3 in AAG).
• Responsible for Quality operational decisions.
• Responsible for Quality budgetary recommendations.
• Communicate and coordinate with the DOM with regard to Quality issues.
• Make Quality staffing recommendations.
• Prepare and amend manuals and data affecting Quality.
• Approve changes to the RII list for the Company.
• Delegate the functions, duties, and responsibilities as appropriate; however, the authority may not be delegated.
• Modify the electronic record keeping system and ensure the integrity of data entered into the system(s)

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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