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.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED