Aircraft Maintenance Controller

Piedmont Airlines•Salisbury, MD

10d

About The Position

Piedmont Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Controller to coordinate maintenance discrepancies and corrections on operational aircraft and monitor mechanical problems at line stations. The role works to minimize maintenance recovery time, monitor aircraft availability, coordinate equipment changes, and provide technical assistance to Maintenance personnel. It also executes the Minimum Equipment List/Configuration Deviation List (MEL/CDL) program and coordinates parts, staffing, field repairs, and return of work crews to their home base. The position reports to the Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Control. The role coordinates with Dispatch and Maintenance Planning on MEL/CDL procedures, arranges charter aircraft to transport parts or maintenance technicians to outstations, reports certain incidents to Inspection, and coordinates engine oil quantity checks and records the results. Work takes place in a standard office environment and may also involve airport ramp and warehouse environments exposed to varied weather and elevated noise levels. The position requires availability for any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves frequent physical activity and handling heavy objects.

Requirements

Possess FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification and company-issued licenses.
Have at least one year of experience as a certified mechanic.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Possess good communication skills.
Have good working knowledge of aircraft systems and flight operations.
Know the appropriate parts of the Maintenance Policies and Procedures Manual, including applicable provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward productivity, quality, and safety.
Understand aircraft computer maintenance record-keeping systems.
Be available to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Provide proof of high school or GED completion.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Meet the stated employment contingencies: clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining aircraft of the type operated by the Company.

Responsibilities

Coordinate maintenance discrepancies and corrections on all operational aircraft.
Monitor mechanical problems at all line stations.
Reduce and hold maintenance recovery time to a minimum.
Monitor aircraft availability.
Coordinate equipment changes with Maintenance and Dispatch.
Provide technical assistance to Maintenance personnel.
Execute the Minimum Equipment List/Configuration Deviation List (MEL/CDL) program.
Coordinate parts and staffing requirements for mechanical interruptions, engine changes, and field repairs.
Monitor field repairs and coordinate the return of work crews to their home base.
Coordinate with Dispatch and Maintenance Planning on MEL/CDL procedures outlined in Company manuals.
Arrange charter aircraft to dispatch parts and/or maintenance technicians to outstations.
Notify the Inspection department of reportable incidents involving Company-operated aircraft.
Coordinate engine oil quantity checks and record the results.