Maintenance Controller

Maintenance Controller

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