Airline Maintenance Controller

Silver Airways - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

Silver Airways is hiring a Maintenance Controller, a critical role that can be based in either Hollywood or Orlando, FL. The Maintenance Controller is primarily responsible for determining the priority of actions and supporting those priorities in relation to the principal maintenance facility, line stations, and contract agencies regarding maintenance requirements. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that maintenance and operational requirements are met, facilitating the timely dispatch of airworthy aircraft. The Maintenance Controller will report directly to the maintenance control manager and will be integral in maintaining the safety and efficiency of the airline's operations. In this role, the Maintenance Controller will ensure the greatest fleet utilization without compromising safety. This involves communicating with flight crews and maintenance personnel to ascertain the nature of all in-service maintenance discrepancies. The Maintenance Controller is also responsible for notifying the Director of Quality Control and the VP of Technical Operations of any occurrences that deviate from the norm, acting on behalf of the maintenance planner in their absence. Additionally, the Maintenance Controller will initiate and coordinate actions necessary to address and resolve discrepancies of maintenance events at various stations. The position requires the issuance of maintenance to outside maintenance vendors while maintaining control of the event. The Maintenance Controller will also maintain a log of activities and irregularities with a daily maintenance control summary, ensuring that all entries are accurate and complete. Furthermore, they will control and issue all deferrals, including MEL, MCO, CDL, or NEF, and coordinate all ferry and test flights. It is essential that the shift turnover is executed accurately and timely to ensure seamless operations.

Responsibilities

• Determine the priority of action and support those priorities regarding maintenance requirements.
• Ensure greatest fleet utilization without compromising safety.
• Communicate with flight crews and maintenance personnel to ascertain the nature of all in-service maintenance discrepancies.
• Notify the Director of Quality Control and VP of Tech Ops of any occurrences that are out of the norm.
• Act on behalf of the maintenance planner in their absence.
• Initiate and coordinate actions necessary to address and resolve discrepancies of maintenance events at stations.
• Issue maintenance to outside maintenance vendors and maintain control of the event.
• Maintain a log of activities and irregularities with a daily maintenance control summary, ensuring entries are accurate and complete.
• Control and issue all deferrals: MEL, MCO, CDL, or NEF and coordinate all ferry and test flights.
• Ensure that shift turnover is executed accurately and timely.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience working in aircraft maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of ATR preferred.
• Aviation experience in maintenance control capacity preferred.
• Must possess an Airframe and Power Plant FAA Certificate.
• Must be flexible to work any shift (24/7 operation), including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must be able to multitask and maintain clarity and composure in a high-stress and fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Must be able to work well with others and interact in a professional manner with all levels of personnel.
• Vocational (or similar) training in aircraft maintenance.
• Experience with TRAX highly preferred.
• Must have a good understanding of how to use maintenance manuals.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn new programs/applications easily.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with TRAX highly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ATR preferred.

Benefits

• Travel benefits with our airline.
• Excellent benefits package.