Maintenance Controller

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Controller is responsible to the Maintenance Control Supervisor for managing mechanical irregularities. Maintenance Control will work with Maintenance Leadership, A&P Mechanics, Maintenance Planning, and Flight Control to coordinate the scheduled workload for all maintenance bases. Maintenance Control maintains constant awareness of aircraft operational requirements and essential maintenance required for the continued airworthiness of aircraft. Maintenance Control will know the airworthiness condition of all aircraft at all times, and will drive, and monitor all current maintenance activities. Maintenance Control is the primary interface between Maintenance, Operations, and Flight Control to provide updates on aircraft status and coordinate aircraft availability based on maintenance schedules and demands.

Compensation: DOE
Schedule: F-M 8:00AM-6:30PM
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that mechanical delays that may occur are handled in a safe and expeditious manner in accordance with Everts Air’s General Maintenance Manual, and that proactive, thorough and timely communication with all interface departments is accomplished.
• Coordinate with Flight Control, and Maintenance, as required, to allow appropriate forecasting and planning to occur and to expedite aircraft return to service. Be always available via desk top camera to engage with interface departments, mechanics, and leadership.
• Control and track all Deferred Maintenance Items, following up with stations, as applicable. Ensure all deferrals are accomplished in accordance with company manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Complete and distribute all applicable forms and documents in accordance with procedures set forth in company General Maintenance Manual.
• Prioritize work that requires immediate action and be able to separate and parse out which can wait until operational demand is reduced.
• Prioritize AOG Parts and equipment tracking and communication from the time they depart origin to receipt at destination aircraft.
• Update the Mx Status Board for all aircraft. Update real time tracking log.
• Continually review the MEL for all fleet types and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Ensure that the quality of work performed by company mechanics and on-call maintenance providers is consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Manage recovery efforts for abnormal/unscheduled maintenance operations.
• Complete all required training for duties as a Maintenance Controller. Maintain currency in all required training.
• Monitor and report to Chief Inspector all maintenance and flight crew reports for items that require Service Difficulty Reports. (14 CFR 121.703)
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Maintenance Program in all its applications, routine, and non-routine maintenance, and alert the Director of Maintenance and the Chief Inspector of program defects and deficiencies.
• Must have the ability to work a 4-10 or 5-8 work shift. Shift will be identified well in advance with the intent of being a set schedule for a period.
• Must have the ability to travel on company business for the purpose of training, staff and facility familiarization and station awareness.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Airframe & Powerplant Certificate is required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to pass an Airport Background Criminal History Check.
• Must be able to pass a Drug Test and Airport Background criminal history check.
• Must be able to work effectively in a drug-free workplace and comply with company drug and alcohol policies.
• Proficient in computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is preferred.
• Able to collaborate with team as well as work independently without supervision is required.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing technicians and leadership to ensure regulatory adherence are required.
• Familiarity with Part 121, 135, FAA, DoD, and OSHA regulations are strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of aircraft maintenance experience is required.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules.

Benefits Packet Includes:

• Group Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance Coverage
• 401k Retirement Match Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off
• Jury Duty Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Everts Air is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace committed to equal employment opportunities, fair and transparent pay practices, and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Due to the nature of our operations, some roles may require background checks and compliance with federal aviation security standards.