Atlas Air Worldwide

Outsourced aviation services: cargo, charter, leasing

Senior Maintenance Controller

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeErlanger, KY, USA$93.9k - $126.6kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Airframe and Powerplant License is required.
At least 5 years of airline industry experience, preferably with wide-body aircraft.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and administer workloads.
Ability to stay focused and work under pressure.
Ability to read wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals, maintenance manuals, and illustrated parts catalogs.
At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Windows-based computer software applications.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The role is safety sensitive.
Must be available to work 12-hour shifts on any or all shifts, including holidays, in a 24/7/365 operation.

Responsibilities

Manage and control maintenance operations on a shift basis to provide safe, compliant, and reliable aircraft operations.
Serve as the primary point of contact regarding aircraft out of service and the current mechanical status of all aircraft in the Atlas Air and Polar Air fleets.
Serve as the Global Control Center focal point for aircraft maintenance matters and provide bidirectional communications to business unit members as required by the general maintenance manual and internal operating procedures.
Review maintenance discrepancies for operational impact and coordinate with fleet management to develop action plans.
Coordinate maintenance, tooling, and parts support for maintenance activities with vendors and internal departments.
Coordinate parts and manpower for engine or aircraft repairs beyond contract vendors’ capabilities, and monitor repair activities through completion.
Coordinate with Line Maintenance, Major Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing Representatives on aircraft maintenance issues.
Manage implementation of repair action plans.
Remove an aircraft from service if maintenance work is not satisfactorily completed.
Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel and consult on technical operational and procedural matters.
Research and complete SDR reports, and work with the FAA liaison to provide follow-up as requested by the FAA.
Analyze problem areas and recommend corrective action through technical interaction with maintenance vendors, engineering, and flight crews.
Identify chronic aircraft problems and develop detailed repair action plans.
Brief maintenance management on aircraft systems problems and provide corrective action plans.
Provide sufficient turnover to oncoming personnel so they are familiar with work in progress and items requiring follow-up.
Maintain a shift turnover log of communications about out-of-service aircraft and critical or damage events, including documentation of aircraft worked during the shift.
Maintain a shift turnover log, review prior shift logs, and become familiar with previous shift activity.
Travel with the aircraft to gather additional information on aircraft problems as required.
Brief the MCC Duty Manager and above on the status of all aircraft in work on shift.
Provide job training for Maintenance Control Specialists.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with wide-body aircraft is preferred.

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Position Summary:

Manages and controls maintenance operations on a shift basis to provide safe, compliant and reliable aircraft operations. Is the primary point of contact regarding aircraft out of service and the current mechanical status of all aircraft in Atlas Air / Polar Air fleets. Focal point within the Global Control Center for all aircraft maintenance related items and provides bidirectional communications to business unit members as required by the general maintenance manual and internal operating procedures. Responsible for reviewing all maintenance discrepancies for operational impact and coordinating with fleet management for the development of action plans.

Major Job Accountabilities:

Coordinates the maintenance, tooling and parts support for all maintenance activities with our vendors and internal departments.
Coordinates parts and manpower requirements for engine/aircraft repair beyond the capability of contract vendors and monitors repair activities through to completion.
Coordinates with Line Maintenance, Major Maintenance, Engineering and Manufacturing Representatives concerning aircraft maintenance issues.
Manages implementation of repair action plans.
Has the authority to remove an aircraft from service if maintenance work is not satisfactorily completed.
Provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel and is available for consultation and decisions on technical operational and procedural matters.
Researches and completes SDR reports and works in conjunction with the FAA liaison to provide follow-up as requested by the FAA.
Analyzes problem areas and recommends corrective action through technical interaction with maintenance vendors, engineering and flight crews.
Identifies chronic aircraft problems and develops detailed action plans for their repair.
Briefs maintenance management on aircraft systems problems and provides corrective action plans.
Provides sufficient turnover to on-coming personnel so they are familiar with all work in progress and all items requiring follow-up.
Maintains a shift turnover log of all communications pertaining to out-of-service aircraft and critical or damage events including documentation of aircraft worked during shift
Maintains a shift turnover log Review prior shift logs and is familiar with previous shift activity
Travels with the aircraft to gather additional information on aircraft problems as required.
Briefs MCC Duty Manager and above on status of all aircraft in work on shift.
Provides job training for Maintenance Control Specialists

Qualifications:

Airframe and Powerplant License required.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the airline industry, preferably with wide-body aircraft.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.
Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads
Ability to stay focused and work under pressure
Able to read wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals, maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogs.
Minimum of 1 year experience with Microsoft Windows based computer software applications.

Special Demands:

No Travel
Safety Sensitive
Shifts: 12 hours - any/all shifts (24/7/365 operation) including holidays

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$93,875—$126,625 USD

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.

Pay Range 93875 - 126625 USD

About the Company

Atlas Air Worldwide

Outsourced aviation services: cargo, charter, leasing

Atlas Air Worldwide provides outsourced aviation services worldwide, including cargo, charter, leasing, and passenger operations for clients like the U.S. military, e-commerce companies, tech firms, humanitarian groups, and sports teams. It operates fleets under brands such as Atlas Air, Southern Air, Polar Air Cargo, and Titan Aviation Holdings, handling crews, maintenance, and flight operations for customers under long-term contracts and leasing agreements. The company differentiates itself by serving multiple market segments with a multi-brand approach and by offering both charter services and asset leasing and management, giving tailored, flexible aviation solutions with global reach. Its goal is to deliver reliable and efficient transportation that helps clients move goods and people across the world, supporting business growth and community stability.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: White Plains, NY
Founded: 1992

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