Maintenance Controller

Job Description

Are you interested in becoming part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working with private aircraft? Flexjet is currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our Maintenance organization as a Maintenance Controller in Cleveland, Ohio! Overall, this position is responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe and compliant work environment for internal and external customers working on assigned fleet. Flexjet offers industry leading compensation and benefits as well as room for growth.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate maintenance operational issues with the Operation Control Center (OCC) and Aircraft Operations

Administer and control use of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance

Evaluate reported aircraft discrepancies and develop appropriate recovery plan

Open and track work orders and record maintenance compliance

Create return to service estimates for AOG aircraft

Establish work order estimates and preliminary costs associated with 3rd party vendors

Monitor aircraft cycles and flying hours to ensure time-sensitive inspections, scheduled maintenance or MEL/CDL expiration times do not lapse

Review aircraft work packages to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable FARs and Flexjet General Maintenance Manual procedures

Identify and evaluate opportunities to perform maintenance when operational schedules permit

Coordinate administrative processes for aircraft ferry permit authorization

Determine and supply required manuals and tasks for aircraft repair to vendors

Keep up to date turnover information on aircraft in maintenance for respective fleet

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P) required

5 years of directly related aviation experience (corporate aircraft experience preferred)

Knowledge of Company Fleets preferred

Must have a general working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s)

Aircraft maintenance planning experience is a plus

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs

Basic knowledge of business processes, exceptional organization, and record keeping skills required

Ability to function effectively independently or as a team member

Successful candidate will be highly motivated individual and a self starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraints

Full-time