Maintenance Controller

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

• Coordinates with Flight Operations and Quality Control to resolve whether an inoperative item on aircraft can be deferred, allowing the aircraft to continue to its destination.
• Advises Operations Control regarding aircraft status.
• Responds via phone to requests for information in a clear and understandable manner.

Supervisory Duties

• Supervises, directs, and works with Company and contract maintenance personnel in troubleshooting aircraft and systems ensuring airworthiness in accordance with Company Maintenance manuals and procedures.
• Assists flight crews with troubleshooting of problems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating.
• Have at least three years maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with an air carrier.
• Completed all initial and recurrent training required to ensure that they are qualified to perform their duties.

Knowledge, Skills Abilities

• Ability to use technical manuals, good mechanical aptitude and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to stay focused and work under pressure.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized self-directed individual who is a team player with strong work ethics.
• Must be able to prioritize effectively.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must be punctual and Reliable.

Certificates/Licenses

• Airframe and Power plant Certificate.
• Federal Communications Commission license, preferred.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods at workstation, using a keyboard, viewing a computer screen, and communicating by telephone and in person.

Work Environment

• Outside, and Office settings.
• Work shift varies.

Travel/Other Requirements

• Must be able to travel for maintenance training and/or aircraft familiarization.