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Heavy Check Rep - COE

12/5/2025

The Heavy Check Representative acts as a liaison between Empire Airlines and the Essential Maintenance Provider, ensuring compliance with maintenance procedures. They also approve man-hour estimates, make airworthiness determinations, and assist in writing Engineering Orders as needed.

Salary

70000 - 82000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Aviation Business Demands Excellence & Innovation It demands a company like Empire Airlines - a company that combines a passion for aviation, service, reliability and safety with a commitment to do business with integrity and leadership. “We Can Do That!” is our slogan. For over 40 years, our staff of seasoned airline professionals has served our customers with reliability and deadline-meeting results.
About the Role

Description

INTRODUCTION

The Heavy Check Representative will be the liaison between Empire and the contracted Essential Maintenance Provider and quality control management for all heavy check maintenance procedures and maintenance program requirements.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure that the aircraft heavy checks performed by the Essential Maintenance Provider are conducted in accordance with Empire Airlines’ Customer Service Agreement.
  • Provide on-site representation for Empire Airlines to facilitate good communication between the Essential Maintenance Provider and Empire Airlines. Approve man-hour estimates for routine and non-routine tasks.
  • Research possibilities for alternative means of compliance for repairs. Coordinate with Purchasing on the priority of parts procurement.
  • Make airworthy/non-airworthy determinations on heavy check non-routine forms.
  • Make major/minor repair determinations for repairs, then forward findings and M70 forms to the aircraft CASS Coordinator for SDR report filing IAW PPM 3-03.
  • Make corrosion-level determinations then forward Level 2 and 3 findings and M71 CPCP Reports to the CASS Coordinator and Technical Records for disposition.
  • Provide Technical Records with Structural Repair Approval Sheets (SRAS) issued by the manufacturer to update the aircraft’s records.
  • Initiate M5 Maintenance Planning Action Requests for temporary repairs and supplemental inspections required by the manufacturer or follow-up inspections.
  • As needed, research records for past maintenance and repairs to ensure the timely completion of each heavy check.
  • Assist in problem solving any instructions for STCs or other documents such as Engineering Orders, as required.
  • Initiate and assist in writing Engineering Orders for Empire Airlines' aircraft as needed to support repairs or modifications.
  • As required, perform RII functions on functional check flights after heavy check maintenance and if properly authorized.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • A&P Mechanic with 2 years of experience with Company aircraft type, required.
  • Must be able to qualify for airworthiness inspection, RII, and airworthiness release authorization.
  • Must be able to qualify for run & taxi authorization.
  • Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with an insurable record through Empire’s policy.
  • Must adhere to the Company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work may be performed in an office, aircraft hangar, and outdoor environment.
  • Work may require up to 50% travel.
  • Will be exposed to noise and hazards associated with aircraft maintenance.
  • Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.
  • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and ladder/lift usage.
  • Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.

PAY & BENEFITS

  • This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).
  • Starting salary for this position is  $70,000 to $82,000.00,  depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Matching, PTO, Paid Holidays, Travel Benefits, and more!
Key Skills
A&P MechanicCommunication SkillsTechnical RecordsMaintenance ProceduresProblem SolvingCorrosion-Level DeterminationsRepair DeterminationsEngineering OrdersAirworthiness InspectionParts ProcurementHeavy Check MaintenanceFunctional Check FlightsMaintenance PlanningSupplemental InspectionsCompliance ResearchLiaison
Categories
TradesTransportationEngineeringManufacturingLogistics
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision401K With MatchingPTOPaid HolidaysTravel Benefits
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