Station Production Controller

Atlas Air•Miami, FL

12d•$94,000 - $126,500

About The Position

The Station Production Controller is responsible for the efficient and timely planning and coordination of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities at the station. The role supports aircraft availability, regulatory compliance, and effective resource utilization, working across operations, Maintenance Control, Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Ground Services. It also serves as an operational advisory role focused on managing priorities, analyzing performance data, and implementing processes. The position plans and coordinates station production schedules, resources, maintenance schedules, work packages, and task priorities. It monitors aircraft movements and station constraints, maintains station capability information, analyzes capacity and staffing, and maximizes downtime opportunities for defect resolution. The role supports out-of-service aircraft routing and recovery, ensures compliance with applicable requirements and company procedures, and reports on station performance. The role operates on 12-hour shifts across any or all shifts in a 24/7/365 operation, including holidays. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship and employer immigration support are not available.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of experience in the airline industry; wide-body aircraft experience is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
Strong understanding of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance programs, MEL/CDL procedures, and maintenance documentation standards.
Ability to read and interpret technical data, including AMMs, IPCs, wiring diagrams, task cards, and engineering documents.
Experience with transport-category aircraft maintenance.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft software and experience using digital manuals.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, time-critical operational environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and compliance requirements.
Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and understand English.
Valid passport and state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid SIDA Badge.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or employer immigration support.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in aviation maintenance, engineering, or a related field.
Wide-body aircraft experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and control station production schedules and resource allocation to meet operational and safety objectives.
Create, maintain, and update the Line Status Sheet Report.
Direct operational staff on priorities, procedures, and workflow, including leading daily meetings.
Maintain and develop the station’s daily and overnight maintenance schedule in alignment with fleet schedules, routing, and commercial requirements.
Coordinate maintenance packages, task cards, and work scopes to ensure parts, tooling, manpower, consumables, and access are in place before aircraft arrival.
Monitor aircraft arrival and departure times, gate and stand constraints, and ground-handling availability; sequence and prioritize maintenance tasks appropriately.
Maintain station capability information, including skills, tooling, manpower hours, and shift coverage; coordinate with MCC, Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain to identify and resolve resource constraints.
Analyze production capacity, demand forecasts, and operational needs to adjust staffing and priorities, including monitoring available versus planned man-hours.
Maximize downtime opportunities for defect resolution within station priorities and communicate changes.
Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and on-time performance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and maintenance program tasks, as well as internal procedures.
Support out-of-service aircraft routing, recovery plans, and deviation management with line operations, engineering, and station teams.
Prepare and deliver reports and presentations on station performance metrics.
Communicate and apply company values and behavioral standards in accordance with the Code of Conduct, and respond appropriately to known departures.