Aircraft Maintenance Control Lead

Republic Airways; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Maintenance Controller to oversee line maintenance activities and manage on-call vendor support. The role ensures aircraft readiness, coordinates with flight crews and maintenance teams, and drives timely actions to return aircraft to service.

The candidate will have an FAA A&P license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with MEL, maintenance control processes, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and at least one year related experience in Maintenance Control or similar area.
• Possess basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and oversees completion of assignments by maintenance staff at gate and hangar.
• Authorizes on-call maintenance vendors and ensures return to service.
• Provides technical and logistical support for MEL issues and maintenance discrepancies.
• Coordinates with Maintenance, flight dispatch, planning, materials, engineering and QA for timely corrective actions.
• Oversees aircraft ferry flights and coordinates charter services for grounding recovery.
• Collects data for daily flight interruption reports due to maintenance/materials issues.
• Keeps MEL Deferred Item status current and within time limits.
• Updates controllers and coordinators; assists with shift turnover reports.
• Completes internal forms, records, work orders, and performs required system transactions.
• Provides coaching, on-the-job training, and adheres to recurrent training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Maintenance coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Republic Airways in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Maintenance Controller to oversee line maintenance activities and manage on-call vendor support. The role ensures aircraft readiness, coordinates with flight crews and maintenance teams, and drives timely actions to return aircraft to service.

The candidate will have an FAA A&P license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with MEL, maintenance control processes, and Microsoft Office.