Maintenance Controller

Wheels Up Partners • Chamblee, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Controller ensures aircraft in the Wheels Up Private Jets operated fleet are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements. The role monitors aircraft and initiates and oversees maintenance events so aircraft can be returned to service in a timely and effective manner. In an executive capacity, the Maintenance Controller supervises maintenance and alterations of operated aircraft and executes designated functions of the aircraft certificate holder’s Director of Maintenance (DOM). This is an on-site role at Wheels Up’s Member Operations Center in Chamblee, Georgia, with no remote option. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

• Valid and current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Three to five years of relevant hands-on experience in Part 121, 135, or 91 operations.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Current and ongoing authorization to work full-time in the United States without present or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Formal FlightSafety Maintenance initial training on the Phenom 300, Challenger 300, or Challenger 350.
• Four or more years of combined experience inspecting, maintaining, or servicing corporate-type aircraft.
• Direct experience working on Citation XL, Citation X, Beechcraft King Air, Hawker Beechcraft 400XP, Phenom 300, or Challenger 350 airframes.
• Advanced knowledge of inspection and maintenance procedures for the listed aircraft models and systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute designated functions of the aircraft certificate holder’s Director of Maintenance office.
• Ensure compliance with company policies outlined in the WUPJ operating manual.
• Ensure aircraft out of service for maintenance are repaired in a timely manner.
• Assign maintenance personnel and vendors to aircraft repairs, oversee repair efforts, and communicate repair status.
• Create work packages for scheduled, unscheduled, and line maintenance.
• Coordinate with maintenance vendors to plan, execute, oversee, and document maintenance events.
• Ensure departments affected by a grounded aircraft are informed of its status.
• Review aircraft records and tracking to ensure compliance with maintenance programs.
• Work with Maintenance Leadership, Flight Operations, maintenance vendors, and other operational entities and personnel.
• Ensure maintenance work is properly documented before approving aircraft return to service.
• Ensure required aircraft parts are obtained and shipped in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive 401(k).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Complimentary access to mental health and wellness counseling through Spring Health.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Additional programs and services supporting total well-being.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed