Maintenance Operational Controller

PAL Group of Companies; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Interline with airlines

Health benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

PAL Technical Services in St. John’s, NL, is seeking qualified applicants for two Maintenance Operational Controllers to join our flight operations support team.

You will coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance Production, Planning, and third‑party providers to ensure aircraft availability and timely repairs across domestic and international markets, while supporting on-time performance.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of maintenance control concepts and systems.
• Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence (minimum 5 years).
• Experience with aviation maintenance processes and aircraft types.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance Production and Planning to ensure aircraft availability.
• Assist during Irregular Operations (IROPS) and coordinate unscheduled repairs.
• Schedule technical activities for repairs, inspections and modifications.
• Coordinate with Purchase/Inventory to secure parts for maintenance.
• Communicate with third-party providers for out-of-base maintenance.
• Provide administrative support in Maintenance Operations Control.
• Maintain Aircraft Defect Control and MEL tracking withShift Supervisor.
• Support AOG bookings for AMEs.
• Adhere to Maintenance Control Manual and company procedures.

Skills

Maintenance Control Manual

Maintenance Control Systems

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence

Planning

Teamwork

Adaptability

Aircraft knowledge

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

If you are a motivated, energetic, and challenge driven individual who is eager to succeed then imagine a career with us.

PAL Technical Services is a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, heavy maintenance checks, and software applications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets.

PAL Technical Services is seeking qualified applications for the twoMaintenance Operational Controllersat ourSt. John’s, NL base.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and communicate with Flight Operations, Maintenance Production, and Planning to ensure availability of aircraft in conjunction with the planned flight schedules and the Aircraft Maintenance Forecast
• Communicate with Flight and Commercial Operations in establishing daily flight schedule adjustments when required to meet operational change requirements and On Time Performance
• Assist Production Crew Chief and Flight Operations during Irregular Operations (IROPS) or OOS events for coordination and timely completion of aircraft repairs and aircraft return to service
• Coordinate with the Production Managers and Maintenance Planners in scheduling all technical activities for the repair, inspection, and modification of company aircraft
• Coordinate with the Purchase and Inventory department to ensure the timely delivery of parts and components for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Communicate with 3 rd party maintenance providers when required to arrange for unscheduled maintenance repairs out of base, and assist Production Managers and Shift Supervisor to expedite the aircraft return to service
• Provide administrative functions in Maintenance Operations Control to ensure technical dispatch requirements are met
• Administrative support for AOG bookings related to AMEs operating out of base during IROPS
• Maintain up to date tracking and Aircraft Defect Control and Handling processes for enroute aircraft maintenance and MEL control within limitations Coordinate with the Shift Supervisor for corrective action at a maintenance base.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have a thorough knowledge of the Maintenance Control Manual and Maintenance Control Systems.
• Must possess a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence for a minimum of 5 years.
• Thorough knowledge of all types of company aircraft operated and maintained.
• Ability to organize and plan effectively for the timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with other departments and maintenance staff.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to shift focus given changing priorities and time constraints.
• Proficiency with PC (Word, Excel, MS Outlook) is a definite asset.
• Flexible working hours including weekends and night shifts.

Why work for PAL Techncial Services?

PAL Techncial Services values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package.

The Perks of being one of our PALs:

• Personal travel privileges withPALand interline agreements with multiple airlines
• Industry discounts
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Pension Plan with Employer Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for travel, enjoy meeting with people and take pride and ownership in what you do, then you’re the person we are looking for!

PAL Techncial Servicesis committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

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