Aircraft Maintenance Controller - Located in O'Fallon, MO

Air Evac Lifeteam; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On duty housing available

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in O'Fallon, MO is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Controller to coordinate daily Part 135 maintenance operations and ensure aircraft safety and regulatory compliance. The role includes managing out-of-service events, coordinating unscheduled maintenance, and ensuring timely return to service.

The position requires at least five years of maintenance experience, an A&P license, and strong RAMCO/maintenance system proficiency, with the ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Valid State issued Driver’s License.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with EMS systems, aircraft maintenance systems, records and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of aircraft, engine, and component records.

Responsibilities

• Monitors Daily Activities for the 135 Maintenance Operations.
• Ensures all maintenance performed is addressed in RAMCO.
• Assists the Maintenance Control Manager in the surveillance of 135 operations for compliance.
• Issues authorization for inspection/overhaul extensions and maintains log of extensions.
• Receives calls from the field about aircraft out of service for maintenance.
• Receives calls from Mechanics/Pilots for aircraft out of service for maintenance.
• Reviews with Mechanic/Pilot proper write up for maintenance records.
• Creates AML in RAMCO to record maintenance performed.
• Creates and updates out-of-service maintenance pages.
• Initiates calls to mechanics for unscheduled maintenance and coordinates RTS.
• Assists mechanics in troubleshooting aircraft and engine problems.
• Identifies proper parts and ensures orders are placed.
• Gathers technical data to expedite RTS and follows RTS procedures.
• Issues MEL control numbers for deferred maintenance.
• Ensures all required maintenance record entries are made.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Technical manual interpretation

RAMCO/maintenance systems

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

A&P license

Tools

RAMCO maintenance system

EMS systems

Aircraft maintenance records systems

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Controller

• Starting Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
• On Duty Housing Available

Located in O'Fallon, MO

Job Description

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Aircraft Maintenance Controller FULL-TIME Opportunity in O'Fallon, MO

We are hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Controller responsible for coordinating daily Part 135 maintenance operations to ensure aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. This position manages maintenance-related out-of-service events, coordinates unscheduled maintenance responses, facilitates communication between field personnel and maintenance teams, and ensures aircraft are returned to service in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitors Daily Activities for the 135 Maintenance Operations.
• Ensures all maintenance performed is addressed in RAMCO.
• Assists the Maintenance Control Manager, ADOM/DOM in the surveillance of AEL 135 operations for compliance
• Issues authorization for inspection/overhaul extensions and maintains log of authorized inspection extensions.
• Receives calls from the field about aircraft being placed out of service (OOS) for maintenance.
• Receives calls from Mechanics/Pilots for aircraft being placed OOS for maintenance.
• Reviews with Mechanic/Pilot proper write up to be entered into the maintenance record
• Ensures an AML is created in RAMCO to record all maintenance performed
• Creates all OOS for maintenance pages and is responsible for OOS for maintenance updates.
• Initiates calls to mechanics for unscheduled maintenance and coordinates all efforts in returning an aircraft to service to include personnel, parts, tools and technical data.
• Assists mechanics in troubleshooting aircraft and engine problems
• Works through procedures to identify proper parts required and ensures they are ordered appropriately
• Contact Technical Representatives or Engineering services to gather technical data, expanded damage limits, or detailed repair guidance to expedite RTS as required Ensures return to service (RTS) procedures are followed.
• Issues MEL control numbers for deferred maintenance and ensures proper tracking in RAMCO Issues MEL extensions as appropriate.
• Ensures all required maintenance record entries are made

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• Valid State issued Driver’s License
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• EMS systems, Aircraft maintenance systems, records and maintenance support and planning
• Knowledge in aircraft, engine, and component records
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and records books
• Ability to direct, control, and plan large and detailed schedules of maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bell 206, Bell 407, EC130, EC135 maintenance experience
• Three (3) years of turbine powered helicopter maintenance experience
• Related experience under CFR Part 135

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behavior

keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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