Must hold an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
Must have at least two years of experience in aircraft maintenance control, maintenance supervision, as a crew chief, as an avionics lead, or equivalent.
Must have at least five years of corporate aircraft or regional airline maintenance experience.
Must be able to work weekends, second or third shift, and occasional overtime.
Must be able to travel for training or other company requirements.
Must be insurable under company insurance requirements.
Responsibilities
Safely manage the fleet's daily maintenance requirements in a timely manner.
Coordinate with SOC/OCC, QC, Customer Service, maintenance vendors, FBOs, and flight crews on maintenance events.
Provide technical support to flight crews and maintenance vendors.
Apply and manage fleet MELs.
Build, schedule, and release fleet maintenance work orders.
Build, schedule, and release fleet detailing work orders.
Ensure accurate and timely information is entered into maintenance computer programs.
Convey accurate and timely information to operations regarding aircraft on ground (AOG) situations and delayed aircraft.
Oversee and manage the fleet during maintenance events.
Release aircraft for return to service (RTS) in accordance with company and FAA guidelines.
Handle airworthiness releases and special flight permits.
Monitor fleet maintenance and ensure it is completed in a timely manner and within governing time limitations.
Work with the Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilots, managers, pilots, maintenance vendors, teammates, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and auditors.
Provide shift turnovers and sufficiently detailed reports so open issues receive appropriate attention and follow-through.
Serve as an on-site liaison between the operation and maintenance vendors.
When required, meet incoming aircraft flight crews to discuss observations from the incoming flight.
Occasionally serve as a technician on company aircraft.
Review work packages for completeness and efficient use of aircraft downtime.
Desired Qualifications
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills are desirable.
Specific experience on Citation X, Excel, 560 Series, Challenger 300/350, Challenger 604/605/650, CRJ200, Global 5000VFD/6000VFD, Global 7500, Gulfstream IV/V/450, or G280 aircraft is highly desirable.
Experience with CAMP, AVTRAK, CMP, JETDOCS, Corridor, EBIS, TRAXXALL, or other maintenance-specific applications is highly desirable.
A college degree is preferred.
Job Profile
We are looking for a Maintenance Controller in Teterboro, NJ. The Maintenance Controller safely manages the daily maintenance requirements of the fleet and communicates with internal and external customers all maintenance related events and outcomes. The Maintenance Controller reports to the Director of Maintenance Control and safely manages the daily maintenance requirements of the fleet and communicates with internal and external customers all maintenance related events and outcomes. This position is a 4 on/4 off rotating, 12 hour schedule, which includes: nights, weekends and holidays. The salary range is $55.29 - $57.69 hourly.
Your Responsibilities:
Safely manage daily maintenance requirements of the fleet in a timely manner.
Responsible for coordinating w/ SOC/OCC, QC, Customer Service, MX Vendors, FBOs and Flight crews on maintenance events.
Must convey high level of technical support to flight crews and MX vendors.
Responsible for applying and managing fleet MELs.
Responsible for building, scheduling, and releasing fleet MX work orders.
Responsible for building, scheduling, and releasing fleet detailing work orders.
Ensure data accurate and timely information is inputted with MX computer programs.
Ensure accurate and timely information is conveyed to operations for AOG and delayed aircraft.
Responsible for oversight and management of fleet during MX events
Responsible for releasing aircraft for RTS in accordance w/ company and FAA guidelines.
Responsible for Airworthiness Releases and Special Flight Permits
Ensures Fleet MX is monitored and completed in a timely manner, never to exceed governing time limitations.
Must work harmoniously w/ DOM, Chief Pilots, Managers, Pilots, MX Vendors, and teammates, as well outside OEMs and auditors
Responsible for providing shift turnovers and reports of sufficient detail to ensure open issues receive appropriate attention and follow through.
Serve as an onsite liason between our operation and our maintenance vendors
As required - meets incoming aircraft flight crew to discuss any observations on the incoming flight
May occasionally serve as a technician on JetSelect aircraft
Review work packages to ensure completeness and efficient use of aircraft downtime
Required Experience, Qualifications, and Education:
Must be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills desirable
Must have A&P certificate
High School Diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
Minimum 2 years aircraft maintenance control, maintenance supervisor, crew chief, avionics lead or equivalent
At least 5 years corporate aircraft or regional airline maintenance experience. Specific experience on Citation X, Excel, 560 Series, and/or Challenger 300/350, Challenger 604/605/650, CRJ200, and/or Global 5000VFD/6000VFD, Global 7500, and/or Gulfstream IV/V/450, G280 highly desirable
Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and task management skills
Experience with CAMP, AVTRAK, CMP, JETDOCS, Corridor, EBIS, TRAXXALL or other maintenance specific applications is highly desirable
Must be a clear and concise verbal and written communicator
Must be able to work weekends and second or third shift as well as occasional overtime
Must be able travel for training or other company requirements
Must be insurable under company insurance requirements
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401(k) plan with generous company match.
PTO Accrual – Increased based on years of service
Company Paid Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Mental Health Wellness Program
Empty Leg Flight Benefits & Customized Travel Site with Delta Airlines
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