Maintenance Controller (Private Aviation)

Fly Alliance•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fly Alliance is seeking a Maintenance Controller to provide around the clock on-call maintenance coordination and oversight for 5 assigned aircraft from the Part 135 Charter Fleet. This role involves supporting flight crews with on-the-road maintenance, communicating with remote maintenance vendors, assisting the Director of Maintenance with scheduled maintenance and planning, and performing vendor audits. The position requires flexible/extended hours with short-notice schedule changes, fluency in English, and the ability to work in a physically demanding role. Candidates must pass a DOT drug test and background check.

Requirements

Three (3) years proven experience in a similar position
Has no certificate action since the date of the interview
Has no misdemeanors or felonies since the interview date
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and understand technical procedures and governmental regulations, sometimes quickly and under stressful or emergency situations.
Able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, dispatch, crew, air traffic control, and the general public.
Able to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Capable of interpreting a variety of multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to remain calm, think and react quickly in all types of emergency situations.
Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Must have strong computer and communication skills.
Good analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot electrical circuits
Must be able to work in a fast paced, occasionally stressful environment
Ability to work weekends/holidays/possibly on call if needed
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be at least 21 years of age by 1/1/20.

Nice To Haves

A&P Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Support flight crews with on the road maintenance support via phone, text and email
Communicate with maintenance vendors remotely via phone, text and email to return aircraft to service
Assist Director of Maintenance with scheduled and maintenance and planning
Assist with performing onsite and remote vendor audits
Work flexible/extended hours with short-notice schedule changes
Speak/read/write English fluently
Work in an at times physically demanding role
Complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test and background check