Maintenance Controller

National Air Cargo Group Inc•Orlando, FL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

National Airlines is seeking a Maintenance Controller in Orlando, Florida, within the Maintenance Control Department. The role reports to the Manager of Maintenance Control and supports the safe and efficient operation of company aircraft by coordinating maintenance troubleshooting, repairs, parts, personnel, and aircraft status information. The Maintenance Controller works with Flight Operations, Quality Control, flight crews, mechanics, contract maintenance personnel, and other airline departments to resolve aircraft discrepancies and ensure maintenance is performed in accordance with company manuals, procedures, and applicable MEL/CDL requirements. The position requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate and at least three years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with an air carrier. The role may require travel for maintenance training or aircraft familiarization. It is performed in an office or cubicle environment and involves extended computer use and light to moderate lifting.

Requirements

Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating.
At least three years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with an air carrier.
Completion of all initial and recurrent training required to be qualified for the duties.
Ability to use technical manuals, apply mechanical aptitude, and solve problems effectively.
Ability to stay focused and work under pressure.
Previous leadership experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Organized, self-directed, team-oriented approach and strong work ethic.
Ability to prioritize effectively.
Strong analytical skills.
Punctuality and reliability.
Ability to travel for maintenance training and/or aircraft familiarization.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods; perform computer, keyboard, telephone, and copy machine/printer tasks; and lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Federal Communications Commission license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Flight Operations and Quality Control to determine whether inoperative aircraft items may be deferred so an aircraft can continue to its destination.
Advise Operations Control of aircraft status and respond clearly to information requests by phone.
Supervise, direct, and work with company and contract maintenance personnel troubleshooting aircraft and systems to ensure airworthiness under company maintenance manuals and procedures.
Assist flight crews with troubleshooting problems.
Retrieve and consult aircraft manuals, company manuals, and other approved resources to troubleshoot, repair, identify parts, and obtain part numbers.
Provide repair history information to maintenance personnel.
Coordinate procurement of parts for inoperative items, including coordination with the AOG Purchaser on duty.
Coordinate procurement and allocation of special tooling for line stations to repair or test inoperative items.
Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure mechanics, including contract personnel, are available for repairs; coordinate with Flight Control as needed to send mechanics with aircraft.
Provide current aircraft status and schedules based on reports from Maintenance, Quality Control, and flight crews.
Review aircraft logs and recommend repair priorities to the Maintenance Department.
Work with airline personnel involved in contract maintenance of company aircraft.
Ensure MEL/CDL procedures are followed.
Review and maintain an accurate, up-to-date Maintenance Controller Log.
Provide technical assistance in support of maintenance operations.
Identify repetitive items and coordinate with department heads to organize and implement timely troubleshooting and repairs.
Review aircraft discrepancies and delays for potentially reportable MISR/SDR items, and follow procedures for MISR/SDR data collection.
Monitor delays and follow delay-reporting procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.