What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Analyst position at CommuteAir Recruiting Team?
Who Are We?
Whether you’re building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA – we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality.
Where Are We Going?
We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United’s Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two Crew hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Washington Dulles, Albany, NY, and Knoxville, TN. We’ve grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too.
Together We Soar
Your success is our success. Community is everything to us at CommuteAir. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we’re innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.
Commitment to Inclusion
CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
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What the position is: The Reliability Analyst is responsible for the compilation of data and timely issuance of various reliability reports to company personnel and the FAA.
Essential Functions
- Collect, validate, and analyze fleet-wide performance and component reliability data to identify adverse trends, repetitive discrepancies, and systemic failure modes across aircraft systems.
- Conduct monthly evaluation of Pilot Reports (PIREPs) and Maintenance Reports (MREPs) to detect emerging patterns requiring engineering or maintenance program action.
- Perform Final Fix Analysis (FFA) on recurring aircraft system faults, applying root-cause methodology to isolate true corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
- Develop and maintain CASS and Reliability program reports, synthesizing fleet reliability metrics and component removal data for monthly CASS Board review.
- Generate the Mechanical Interruption Summary Report (MISR) for submission to the Certificate Holding District Office (CHDO) in compliance with FAA regulatory requirements.
- Translate raw aircraft data into structured, executive-ready findings that inform maintenance strategy, reliability targets, and cross-functional decision-making.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Materials and OEM representatives to investigate and resolve reliability findings.
- Champion the adoption of modern analytical platforms and innovative approaches to continuously improve program sophistication.
- Maintain all program documentation in accordance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and applicable airworthiness directives.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of all positions at CommuteAir.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, Engineering, Data Analytics, or STEM related fields; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly.
- Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of FAA Advisory Circular AC 120-17B and its application to Reliability program management.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, statistical functions, Power Query), Power BI
- Strong quantitative and analytical aptitude; experience applying statistical methods (Weibull analysis, confidence intervals, regression, correlation) to maintenance and reliability data.
- Demonstrated expertise in aviation reliability analysis, including experience with CASS programs, component reliability trending, and maintenance program surveillance.
- Ability to interpret aircraft system data and maintenance records and synthesize findings into clear, defensible written products for regulatory and executive audiences.
- Apply statistical methods including Weibull analysis, confidence interval estimation, and findings ratio assessment - to support maintenance program changes and interval escalation proposals in alignment with AC 120-17B guidance.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work
Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, sedentary work involves sitting most of the time and walking /standing occasionally
Visual Acuity:
Includes inspection, close assembly, clerical administrative; This is a minimal standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer, extensive reading.
Environmental Conditions:
Inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Depending on location, may be exposed to temperature extremes when working outside or in open hangars. Exposed at times to loud noise levels, may require PPE
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ADA Compliance:
CommuteAir is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, CommuteAir ensure reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. Our goal is to foster a respectful, inclusive environment that supports accessibility and equity.
The above constitutes the general expectations of the role and should not be considered all inclusive. While some things may change as the position evolves, we expect every Commute Air employee to act in the best interest of the company, our employees, and our passengers