A320 Aircraft Maintenance Lead

Allegiant Airlines; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Job summary

Allegiant Airlines in Las Vegas, USA seeks a Heavy Maintenance Representative to oversee weighty maintenance activities, manage aircraft records, and ensure airworthiness and safety standards while coordinating with FAA and suppliers. The role requires extensive travel (75-80%), a background in A320 maintenance, and the ability to read manuals, estimate work, and manage vendor interactions.

Excellent communication and project management skills are preferred, with opportunities for FAA

Qualifications

• High School completion or equivalent; GED required.
• Ten long periods in Section 121/135/transport airplane maintenance or quality investigation.
• Five long periods in heavy maintenance for Section121 class airplane.
• Three long periods working on an A320 type airplane.
• Two long periods supervising or working remotely without direct management.
• Completion of an A320 General Introduction Course or equivalent Airbus A320 course.
• Approval to work in the U.S. under the ICE 1986 program.
• Pass a criminal background investigation.
• All staff must have valid certifications for at least six months within the past two years or possess an FAA endorsement if new experience is not met.
• Proficient in PC skills; experience with accuracy estimating software.
• Ability to read and analyze all manuals and related documentation for aircraft maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct management of aircraft enlistment and weighty maintenance activities at Allegiant Air’s support supplier facilities.
• Serve as the main liaison between Allegiant Air and weighty maintenance suppliers; communicate aircraft status, estimate turnaround time, and enforce deadlines.
• Screen workmanship and materials for compliance with Allegiant Air, FAA, and company guidelines.
• Coordinate with various Allegiant Air divisions to resolve issues that affect timely aircraft availability.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and financial requirements, including reviewing vendor requests, cost justification, and invoicing.
• Maintain accurate aircraft records, solicit vendor approvals, and sign work records as necessary.
• Approve aircraft release after weighty maintenance, documenting airworthiness completion.
• Identify and recommend improvements to the support program.
• Assist in the development of the weighty maintenance program for each aircraft.
• Coordinate with FAA DARs to perform aircraft conformity investigations and complete NDI, RII, and other required reviews.
• Travel 75%‑80% of the time and be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

A320 General Introduction Course

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Allegiant Airlines in Las Vegas, USA seeks a Heavy Maintenance Representative to oversee weighty maintenance activities, manage aircraft records, and ensure airworthiness and safety standards while coordinating with FAA and suppliers. The role requires extensive travel (75-80%), a background in A320 maintenance, and the ability to read manuals, estimate work, and manage vendor interactions.

Excellent communication and project management skills are preferred, with opportunities for FAA