ABX Airworthiness Directive (AD) Compliance Specialist

ABX Air / ABX; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ABX Air is seeking an Airworthiness Directive (AD) Compliance Specialist to evaluate and oversee regulatory compliance for a Part 121 air carrier. You will set up AD tracking in CMMS, identify hazards, perform risk assessments, and support IEP, Engineering, and Maintenance Programs to ensure FAA compliance and program effectiveness.

Responsibilities include auditing, internal/external reviews, and documenting AD-related actions, with no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• A&P license or 5 years equivalent working on airworthiness directives.
• Multiple years work experience in maintenance for Part 121 or military aircraft (two year degree in Aircraft Technology related field may be used in place of two years' work experience).
• Working knowledge of CFR 121 and an understanding of FAA regulations.
• Working knowledge of manuals/ service bulletins / Maintenance Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Check the FAA registry Daily for newly posted NPRM’s (upcoming AD’s).
• Develop AD related Ref documents in MXI.
• Assist Engineering with AD related tasking.
• Assist Maintenance Programs with AD related tasking.
• Manage and facilitate Regulatory Compliance and Review Board (RCRB) and CASS meetings for FAA regulatory compliance.
• Assist QC with internal and external audits.
• Perform paperwork review for various aircraft maintenance departments.

Skills

Airworthiness directives

Regulatory compliance

FAA CFR 121 knowledge

Auditing & analysis

Technical writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MXI

CMMS

Job description

ABX Airworthiness Directive (AD) Compliance Specialist

Job Category: ENGINEERING

Requisition Number: ABXAI004840

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Wilmington, OH 45177, USA

Description

SUMMARY: Evaluate and oversee Airworthiness Directive and other applicable regulatory compliance for a Part 121 air carrier. Setup AD tracking in the Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure air carrier compliance. Identify hazards, potential regulatory compliance and safety violations; provide support to the company Internal Evaluation Department (IEP); detect and analyze trends of program weaknesses or deficiencies; perform risk assessment and detailed root cause analysis to include human factors; evaluate corrective action plans for effectiveness; support Engineering and Maintenance Program functions to include the FAA approved Reliability Program as needed. Responsible for accomplishing the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) functions as required by CFR 121.373; Conduct thorough examinations, surveillance, and analysis of the total maintenance system to ensure compliance and effectiveness with company procedures and federal regulations; Perform internal and external audits. Provide audit and analysis reports as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check the FAA registry Daily for newly posted NPRM’s (upcoming AD’s)
• Develop AD related Ref documents in MXI
• Assist Engineering with AD related tasking
• Assist Maintenance Programs with AD related tasking
• Manage and facilitate Regulatory Compliance and Review Board (RCRB) and CASS meetings for FAA regulatory compliance
• Assist QC with internal and external audits
• Perform paperwork review for various aircraft maintenance departments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• A&P license or 5years equivalent working on airworthiness directives.
• Multiple years work experience in maintenance for Part 121 or military aircraft (two year degree in Aircraft Technology related field may be used in place of two years' work experience)
• Working knowledge of manuals/ service bulletins / Maintenance Manuals
• Working knowledge of CFR 121 and an understanding of FAA regulations

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• CASS and/or CASE auditing and analysis experience
• Previous technical writing experience
• Knowledge and experience in risk assessment and root cause analysis
• Experience with setting up AD ref documents in MXI or other comparable tracking system.

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