Maintenance Controller - NAWDC GT

About the role

The Maintenance Control Coordinator performs administrative duties using computer and other associated equipment within maintenance control. This role is customer-oriented and involves a variety of tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Assign aircraft to the daily flight schedule.
• Release aircraft “Safe for Flight” in accordance with OPNAV 4790.2B series.
• Monitor maintenance schedules for accuracy and completion.
• Be familiar with duties assigned to all personnel within the Maintenance Control Work Center.
• Process Visual Information Display System/Maintenance Action Forms (VIDS/MAF) from aircrew or maintenance technicians in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.2 Series, Navy, and Company Instructions.
• Screen completed VIDS/MAFs for correct entries and data.
• Maintain Aircraft Discrepancy Book (ADB) in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.2 Series.
• When qualified and assigned by the Maintenance Control Supervisor, assist in scheduling aircraft into the maintenance program to ensure maximum availability of assets and become designated to release all TMS aircraft “Safe for Flight.”
• Coordinate the daily flight schedule and configuration requirements with duty and applicable work centers.
• Coordinate and screen Daily/Turnaround and special inspections as well as component and hi-time requirements to ensure aircraft are current for the flight schedule.
• Assist in coordinating aircraft moves and static display requirements.
• Liaison with base personnel for other requirements, including but not limited to fuel, hush house, and corrosion hangar.
• Work in conjunction with the down desk supervisor to accomplish all tasks at hand.
• During detachments, coordinate maintenance tasks to accomplish the flight schedule.
• Perform all other required duties as applicable and assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• Eight years’ experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Two years in a maintenance control position that includes responsibility for assigning workloads as well as duties for entire shifts, and safe for flight qualified.
• Qualified in accordance with COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANTINST 4790.23.
• Minimum of three years of practical experience in SAME/FAME within the last five years.
• Experience coordinating daily flight operations personnel supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Military must provide Member 4 DD214 with Honorable Discharge.
• State Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Ability to work all shifts & schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience with F-18 (A/F), EA-18G, E-2C, MH-60S aircraft strongly preferred.
• Knowledgeable of technical directives, NAMP programs, and basic supply procedures.
• Experience writing with clarity and technical accuracy, exhibiting leadership and ensuring adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
• High degree of expertise in the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.
• Thorough working knowledge of applicable maintenance/technical manuals and publications.
• Thorough working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.
• Working understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.
• Ability to schedule and track aircraft maintenance including inspections, preservations, oil sampling, and engine washes and rinses.
• Ability to operate two-way communication equipment and speak in a clear and concise manner.

Work Environment

This classification activity is usually accomplished in a hangar/shop/flight line environment and requires the scope of physical movements and postures normally associated with these activities. May be required to lift objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment with little or no physical discomfort to one where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and electrical shock hazards.

Pay

Hiring hourly rate of pay: $55.63 (Hourly rate set by CBA).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.