Maintenance Controller

CommuteAir Recruiting Team • Westlake, OH

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About The Position

The Maintenance Controller coordinates maintenance activities, sets operational priorities, and supports Maintenance Controllers in minimizing delays and maximizing fleet reliability. The role monitors maintenance activity outside of heavy maintenance and oversees real-time aircraft status, maintenance events, corrective actions, and return-to-service activities. It coordinates with operational teams, maintenance stations, planning, materials, and vendors to support aircraft recovery and ongoing maintenance while maintaining accurate records and following company and FAA requirements.

The position carries Safety Management System responsibilities and authority over line maintenance personnel. It may perform authorized maintenance actions, authorize on-call vendors, apply or clear deferral items in AMOS, and remove aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists. Regular attendance is an essential function. The role includes rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required Company authorizations.
• At least one year of experience as a Certificated Mechanic.
• Good working knowledge of aircraft systems and flight operations.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Policies and Procedures.
• Valid state-issued driver's license and government-issued passport.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft 365.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• Organized, with the ability to multitask and regularly manage competing priorities.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Monitor maintenance activity outside of heavy maintenance.
• Monitor real-time aircraft status and coordinate corrective actions for aircraft maintenance events.
• Evaluate discrepancies and determine appropriate deferral or corrective action according to the GMM.
• Coordinate with System Operations Control, station maintenance, maintenance planning, and materials to support AOG recovery, unscheduled maintenance, and scheduled maintenance.
• Authorize and track return-to-service activities and RII signoffs in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Maintain aircraft status notes, event documentation, IROP consequences, and system updates.
• Follow Safety Management System requirements and promptly report safety or quality concerns.
• Liaise with vendors and on-call maintenance providers, validating parts, tooling, and labor compliance.
• Forecast maintenance workload and resource needs to support operational readiness.
• Perform maintenance actions for which trained, qualified, or authorized.
• Exercise authority over line maintenance personnel.
• Contact and authorize on-call maintenance vendors to provide maintenance services to CommuteAir aircraft.
• Apply or clear deferral items in AMOS.
• Remove aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Competitive pay
• Internal advancement programs
• Personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for the employee and family

What This Job Offers

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