Maintenance Controller - Cessna Citation XLS

CORPORATE FLIGHT MANAGEMENT INC•Smyrna, TN

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Maintenance Controller is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance operations for the airline’s fleet. The role provides real-time technical oversight and direction to maintenance personnel, monitors aircraft status, and coordinates maintenance support to minimize operational disruptions while maintaining regulatory compliance. The position is home based in Smyrna, Tennessee, and supports maintenance operations for the Cessna Citation XLS fleet. The Maintenance Controller communicates maintenance status, action plans, and return-to-service estimates to Flight Operations, management, and maintenance personnel; coordinates with flight crews and maintenance teams; and uses maintenance tracking and flight operations software to plan, schedule, document, and monitor maintenance. The role also coordinates deferred maintenance, parts logistics, inspections, airworthiness directives, and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including work performed away from the main maintenance base. This is a full-time position. The schedule may vary and include nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel is negligible. Contour offers a competitive salary based on prior work experience; the salary range is undisclosed.

Requirements

Be at least 23 years of age.
Hold an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Have completed formal aircraft maintenance training for turbine-powered airplanes.
Have at least five years of experience as an aircraft mechanic and/or inspector for large, multi-engine jet aircraft.
Have at least three years of maintenance experience on the Cessna Citation corporate jet or 560XL/560XLS.
Have experience and high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, inventory software, and tracking systems.
Pass a required 10-year work history review and criminal background and fingerprint checks.
Pass a DOT-required pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to and pass FAA- and company-mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
Have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Demonstrate polished, professional interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a customer-oriented mindset.
Have strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
Be able to handle interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Be self-motivated and able to motivate others.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Be able to understand complicated logistical information.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, delivered with tact and professionalism.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work safely and professionally while adhering to OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in airline day-to-day maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

Provide information about maintenance status, action plans, return-to-service estimates, and other technical matters to Contour Flight Operations, management, and Maintenance Department personnel.
Communicate with flight crew members when operational discrepancies are discovered and gather information technicians need to make prompt, effective repairs.
Use maintenance tracking computer systems to plan, schedule, and coordinate logistics for scheduled maintenance within aircraft inspection program requirements.
Update the computerized maintenance tracking program with verified compliance information using audited return-to-service documentation.
Update Flight Operations Software (FOS) in real time to indicate fleet maintenance status.
Ensure mechanical delays are handled safely, expeditiously, and in accordance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
Coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Purchasing as needed to expedite aircraft return to service.
Control and track deferred maintenance items (DMIs).
Ensure parts needed to clear DMIs are ordered according to procedures.
Authorize deferred maintenance items, including MEL, CDL, and MCI items.
Ensure deferrals comply with company manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Complete and distribute applicable forms and documents according to General Maintenance Manual procedures.
Track parts and equipment in transit to aircraft on ground (AOG) aircraft.
Serve as point of contact and control for maintenance performed on company aircraft away from the main maintenance base by company personnel or contract maintenance providers.
Monitor and schedule short-term inspections and Airworthiness Directives (ADs), defined as seven days or less and/or 100 flight hours or less.
Obtain required approvals and complete Ferry Flight Authorization Forms.
Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on company aircraft.
Perform other duties assigned by leadership.

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation
Paid sick leave accrual of up to 56 hours per year, with unused leave rolling over annually up to a 480-hour sick bank
Vested vacation hours available on January 1 following the hire date, subject to company policies
Non-revenue/space-available travel privileges upon hire and access to MyID Travel after six months of service
Medical leave
Non-medical family care leave
Maternity leave
Paternity leave
Personal leave