Maintenance Control

Airshare•Overland Park, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Controller is the central point of contact for coordinating maintenance issues and ensuring company aircraft are maintained on and off site in compliance with regulatory requirements. The role coordinates maintenance personnel to resolve aircraft discrepancies and return aircraft to service promptly and effectively. Appointed and empowered by the aircraft certificate holder’s Director of Maintenance, the Maintenance Controller performs designated functions of the DOM office and ensures compliance with company policies in the Executive Airshare Part 135 Operations Manual and General Maintenance Manual, including reports required by FAR 135. The position provides technical guidance to flight crews, coordinates away-from-base AOG maintenance, and ensures maintenance work, personnel qualifications, documentation, parts, and tooling are handled appropriately. Some travel is required, including time at the Wichita base and other company locations during initial training. Maintenance Control provides 24/7 AOG support through an on-call rotation for nights and weekends; an on-call weekend bonus is included.

Requirements

A&P Certification.
Five years of mechanic and/or supervisory experience with turbine-powered aircraft.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication skills, time management, multitasking ability, and attention to detail.
Willingness and ability to spend periods of time at the Wichita base and other company locations during initial training.
Schedule flexibility to participate in the on-call rotation supporting 24/7 AOG coverage, including nights and weekends.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Previous Maintenance Control experience.
Phenom experience.
Challenger 300/350 experience.
560XL experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate interdepartmental communication regarding AOG aircraft and deferred maintenance issues so relevant parties remain informed.
Review the maintenance tracking software Due List and MEL/NEF/CDL deferred items to ensure aircraft maintenance releases in the scheduling program are current and time-, date-, or cycle-critical aircraft are reported.
Work with the Shop Supervisor, Scheduling, and QA to keep maintenance tracking software current and accurate.
Work harmoniously with the Director of Maintenance, pilots, Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Scheduling personnel.
Provide technical guidance to flight crews when determining how to address aircraft discrepancies safely and efficiently.
Schedule and coordinate away-from-base AOG maintenance with vendors and ensure personnel working on aircraft meet applicable FAR requirements, including aircraft-specific qualifications and drug/alcohol testing requirements.
Ensure maintenance is properly documented and relevant documents are complete and onboard the aircraft before departure.
Ensure parts and required tooling are shipped promptly to support AOG aircraft.
Ensure compliance with company policies in the Executive Airshare Part 135 Operations Manual and General Maintenance Manual, including required FAR 135 reports.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage beginning on the first day of the month after hire for employees who elect coverage.
No-cost medical and dental option at the employee level.
Optional supplemental insurance, including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and pet insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Company-paid term life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary.
Two 401(k) retirement plans with employer match; eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
PTO accrued based on length of employment.
11 holidays per year.
Access to relocation flights.
Free full-size on-site gym with locker rooms and sauna.
Group fitness classes and activities, including pickleball, running club, and ping pong.
Free access to bicycle sharing.
Indoor and outdoor common areas with Wi-Fi.
On-site café and Wednesday food truck.
Amazon delivery lockers.
Covered parking.
On-call weekend bonus.