Production Controller

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.


We're hiring a Production Controller to help drive our continued success!


Purpose of the role

MHIRJ's network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. The Production Controller is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of work and associated material for assigned aircraft. Each Production Controller is responsible for 2 (two) to 4 (four) aircraft. The Production Controller will be accountable for the aircraft span time, budget, daily maintenance flow plan, night shift / weekend maintenance flow plan, and coordinating critical parts and engineering requests. The Production Controller will notify supervision of any issues that may cause a delay in the aircraft's span time as soon as an issue arises. This role focuses on tracking progress, maintaining records, accounting for planned vs. applied hours, and reporting issues to ensure maintenance projects stay on schedule and within budget. The Production Controller follows established guidelines, supports safety, quality, and operations standards by collaborating with Crew Chiefs and Operations Supervisors in order to achieve related goals.

Here are the daily responsibilities of a Production Controller:

• Attend pre-dock review and accept work packages from Planning, including maintenance flow, and stage for execution by the team.
• Follow the maintenance schedule provided by the Operations Manager.
• Provide guidance to crew chiefs daily with reference to labor requirements, maintenance activity, non-routine activity, schedule requirements, budget/span deliverables, and milestone goals for the day.
• Oversee the tactical flow after induction to ensure that work is administered effectively, managing time constraints related to maintenance activities.
• Establish daily operational targets, defining priority of task assignments, and adjusting the flow of routine maintenance activities based on daily progress.
• Pursue alternate paths (engineering, fabricating, etc.)
• Establish flow and visibility of all non-routine activities and code properly to contract in

Empower MX

• Track progress of maintenance tasks, identify potential delays, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor material shortage reports and ensure accurate need by dates.
• Monitor/ensure accurate data collection in assigned work area.
• Monitor routine task cards and N/R budgets, address, identify, and report inefficiencies to management.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation meets FAA regulatory requirements under supervision.
• Provide turnover report for oncoming shifts.
• Prepare task card/crew assignment for shift turnover.
• Monitor and address Empower MX Budget Management Report
• Attend DMM and report status on assigned aircraft, parts, and engineering requirements.
• Provide daily in-person status updates to customers.
• Provide feedback on the routine/milestones/grouping to Planning to improve future tactical flows.
• Participate in Bay of Excellence (5S activities) such as ensuring the correct staging of equipment, attending crew chief AES meetings as warranted, and various other process/flow improvement activities.

Here is what is required to succeed:

• Minimum of four (4) years aviation and/or aircraft maintenance experience
• Must have an Airframe ("A") license.
  • Powerplant ("P") license on its own cannot be substituted for a required A license.
• Proficiency with computerized aircraft maintenance documentation systems
• Proficient ability to communicate in all forms in English including reading, writing, and speaking
  • English per customer and FAA maintenance documentation compliance.
• Thorough knowledge in functional areas as evidenced through previous experience and skill.
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to plan/organize tasks; prioritize, assign, and coordinate work.
• Advanced knowledge of inspection/maintenance procedures in functional area
• Advanced knowledge of pertinent reference materials
• Ability to work unsupervised within the prescribed framework of authority.
• Excellent computer skills

Why join us?

At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply - we'd like to hear from you!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750
• Employee assistance program
• 401K with 6% company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.


We do not currently provide sponsorship to work in the United States. All applicants for U.S. jobs must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.