Maintenance Controller

Kalitta Air, LLC•Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance Controller works within the Maintenance Control department and reports to the Manager of Maintenance Control. The role coordinates efficient and economical maintenance operations by providing technical assistance to personnel during maintenance and troubleshooting. It ensures maintenance activities comply with Kalitta Air, LLC General Maintenance Manual (GMM), other company manuals, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). The position also maintains control numbers and required paperwork for Deferred Maintenance Items/Minimum Equipment List (DMI/MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL), and Carryover Items (COI), and keeps their status current in the MISA database for tracking and communication. Other duties may be assigned by the Maintenance Control Manager. The position requires a valid A&P Certification, experience working on heavy transport aircraft, and the ability to use and understand aircraft maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, wiring diagram manuals, and troubleshooting manuals. Good computer and verbal communication skills are required. Maintenance Control experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must be high school graduates; some college and/or technical school is desirable. A good working knowledge of world geography and flight operations is required, as is the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and to prepare correspondence and reports and give verbal and written directions. The job is in a heated and cooled office environment with usually moderate noise. It regularly requires sitting, talking, and hearing; frequent use of a computer terminal, telephone, and 10-key calculator; and standing, walking, and climbing or descending stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

  • Valid A&P Certification.
  • Experience working on heavy transport aircraft.
  • Ability to use and understand aircraft maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, wiring diagram manuals, and troubleshooting manuals.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • High school graduate.
  • Good working knowledge of world geography and flight operations.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Ability to write correspondence and reports and give verbal and written directions.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working on 747-400 and 777 aircraft is preferred.
  • Maintenance Control experience is preferable but not required.
  • Some college and/or technical school is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate efficient and economical maintenance operations by providing technical assistance to guide personnel during maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Ensure maintenance activities comply with Kalitta Air, LLC General Maintenance Manual (GMM), other company manuals, and FARs.
  • Maintain and issue control numbers and complete required paperwork for Deferred Maintenance Items/Minimum Equipment List (DMI/MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL), and Carryover Items (COI).
  • Maintain current DMI/MEL, CDL, and COI status in the MISA database for tracking and communication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Control Manager.
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