Maintenance Controller

Our client is a renowned operator specializing in private jet charter and aircraft jet management globally, with bases across the United States from the West Coast to the East Coast.

They are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Controller that will be an integral part of their operations, overseeing aircraft maintenance events under the guidance of the Director of Maintenance to ensure the fleet’s safety, airworthiness, and compliance with approved maintenance programs and company policies.

This position has a preference to be based on the East Coast, and mobility support can be considered for suitable candidates that need to relocate.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the maintenance of the organization's aircraft, ensuring compliance with company policies, maintenance programs, and the directives of the DOM.
• Provide timely and accurate maintenance reports to the DOM or assigned personnel as needed.
• Ensure the fleet is consistently maintained to meet safety, airworthiness, and compliance standards as per approved maintenance programs and company guidelines.
• Act as a key liaison with service plan vendors.
• Collaborate with internal departments to address issues related to aircraft operations, quality assurance, maintenance, and scheduling.
• Review and approve vendor Return to Service (RTS) documentation, preparing comprehensive RTS packages for internal maintenance, including Airworthiness Releases.
• Review aircraft inspection requirements ahead of scheduled maintenance and actively track aircraft schedules to ensure timely maintenance.
• Work alongside the DOM to schedule both short-term and long-term maintenance events, as necessary.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to allow for adequate downtime, coordinating parts procurement to meet lead time requirements.
• Track and maintain the integrity of aircraft maintenance programs, ensuring timely completion and compliance.
• Review and resolve crew-reported discrepancies and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
• Schedule routine maintenance, component replacements, inspections, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins.
• Approve and train Outside Maintenance Providers (OMPs) as required, ensuring proper audits and evaluations are conducted and maintained.
• Generate work orders and oversee the completion of tasks by Outsource Maintenance Providers (OMPs), ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Supervise OMPs during maintenance tasks and ensure proper procedures for returning company aircraft to service.
• Provide technical and logistical support to Maintenance teams, OMPs, and flight crews in addressing active maintenance discrepancies, including resolution of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) items.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities on aircraft, engines, components, and appliances are performed in accordance with approved maintenance programs, manufacturer’s manuals, and relevant regulations.
• Assist in the submission of Service Difficulty and Mechanical Interruption Summary Reports in compliance with FAR 135 requirements.

• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• At least 3 years of experience in Part 135 Aircraft Maintenance, with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and complete them within established deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Bombardier, Embraer, Gulfstream, Beechcraft/Hawker, and/or Textron aircraft is highly preferred.
• Flexible scheduling with the ability to support after-hours and on-call needs.
• Ability to travel to support fleet needs.
• Strong team player with the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to company success.