Maintenance Controller - Cessna Citation XLS

Contour Aviation•Smyrna, TN

41d

About The Position

The Maintenance Controller is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance operation of the airline's fleet. This role provides real-time technical oversight and direction to maintenance personnel, monitors aircraft status, and coordinates maintenance support to minimize operational disruptions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Must be at least 23 years of age.
Airframe and Powerplant license required.
Completion of formal aircraft maintenance training for turbine powered airplanes
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an aircraft mechanic and/or inspector for large, multi-engine jet aircraft
Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience on the Cessna Citation Corporate jet or 560XL/560XLS
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent working knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and methods
Understands OEM technical data manuals, and how to quickly obtain needed information and procedures
Must have experience and be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, inventory software, and tracking systems.
Able to pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.
Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
Authorized by law to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
Must have a valid driver license and a good driving record.
Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
Possess strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Must have well-developed people skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
Able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.
Maintain strong attention to detail.
Be self-motivated and able to motivate others.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Ability to understand complicated logistical information.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal delivered with tact and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willing to accept base assignment in Smyrna/Nashville, TN area.
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in airline day-to-day maintenance operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clear information affecting maintenance status, action plans, return to service estimates, and other technical information as required to Contour Flight Operations, Management and Maintenance Department personnel
Communicate directly with flight crew members when operational discrepancies are discovered, and obtain all necessary information needed by technicians to perform prompt and effective repairs.
Utilize maintenance tracking computer systems and accomplish the planning, scheduling, and logistics to complete all scheduled maintenance activities within the requirements of the aircraft inspection programs.
Update Computerized Maintenance Tracking Program with verified compliance information using audited return to service documentation.
Update Flight Operations Software (FOS) in real time, indicating aircraft fleet maintenance status.
Responsible for ensuring that mechanical delays are handled in a safe and expeditious manner and in accordance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
Maintenance Controller will coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance and Purchasing, as required, to expedite aircraft return to service.
Control and tracking of all deferred maintenance items (DMI)
Ensure all parts needed to clear DMIs are ordered per procedures
Authorize deferred maintenance items (DMI), (MEL, CDL, and MCI).
Ensure all deferrals are accomplished in accordance with company manuals and FARs.
Responsible for completing and distributing all applicable forms and documents in accordance with procedures set forth in company General Maintenance Manual
Provide tracking of parts and equipment while they are in transit to an aircraft on ground (AOG) aircraft.
Provides point of contact and control for maintenance performed on Company aircraft away from main maintenance base by company personnel or contract maintenance.
Monitors and schedules short term inspections and Airworthiness Directives (AD). (Short term is defined as seven (7) days or less and/or 100 Flight Hours or less.)
Obtain required approvals and completion of Ferry Flight Authorization Forms.
Coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on company aircraft
Other duties as assigned by the leadership

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date)
Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date.
The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation.
Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding.
Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year.
Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date.
These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies.
NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour Airlines upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of service.
Eligible for various types of leave, including:
Medical Leave
Non-Medical Family Care Leave
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Personal Leave
Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Airlines Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding.
Contour Airlines offers a competitive salary based on your prior work experience.