Maintenance Controller

Wheels Up • Chamblee, GA

42d • $84,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Wheels Up is looking for a world-class Maintenance Controller in Chamblee, GA to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals, fueled by the most powerful brand in private aviation, as we continue our mission of democratizing the private aviation space through cutting-edge technology and innovative product and service offerings. As a Maintenance Controller, you are responsible for ensuring that aircraft within the Wheels Up Private Jets operated fleet are maintained in compliance with all regulatory requirements. You are responsible for monitoring aircraft, initiating, and overseeing maintenance events to ensure aircraft are returned to service in a timely and effective manner. In an executive capacity, the Maintenance Controller supervises the maintenance and/or alteration of Wheels Up Private Jets operated aircraft. As the delegate of the aircraft certificate holder's Director of Maintenance (DOM), you will execute certain designated functions of the DOM's office. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all company policies as outlined in the WUPJ operating manual.

Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate required.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in Part 121, 135/91
• Experience working with one, or some of the following corporate type aircraft: Cessna Citation series jets: Citation X, Beechcraft King Air series turboprops, Challenger 350, Phenom 300, Gulfstream G4, Dassault Falcon, in a Part 135 or Part 145 environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all out-of-service for maintenance aircraft are repaired in a timely manner.
• Assign maintenance personnel, including vendors, in the correct performance of aircraft repairs and overseeing repair efforts as well as maintaining communication on repair status.
• Create work packages for scheduled, unscheduled, and Line Maintenance.
• Coordinate with maintenance vendors to plan, execute, oversee, and document maintenance events.
• Ensure all departments affected by a grounded aircraft are aware of the status of the aircraft.
• Review aircraft records and tracking to ensure compliance with maintenance programs.
• Work harmoniously with Maintenance Leadership, Flight Operations, maintenance vendors, and all operational entities and personnel.
• Ensure proper documentation of the work performed on aircraft prior to approval of the aircraft for 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 through WellCents
• A variety of additional programs and services in support of your total well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees