Aviation Maintenance Controller, Aircraft

TransMedics, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with HRA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TransMedics, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Controller to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the aviation fleet, ensuring timely return to service and compliance with FAA regulations.

The role involves managing parts, evaluating discrepancies, and coordinating with pilots, the Charter team, and maintenance staff. Base obligations include 24/7 operations support in MA, with duties across base and remote locations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aviation maintenance or related fields.
• Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages maintenance issues; AOGs, mechanical interruptions, and in-flight emergencies with Pilots, Charter team and DOM/Assistant DOM.
• Manage parts for scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and coordinate with Parts team for core returns.
• Evaluates reported aircraft discrepancies and develops repair or recovery plans.
• Communicates return-to-service estimates for AOG aircraft with Charter team.
• Monitors aircraft hours and cycles to ensure inspections are timely and MEL/NEF/CDL timings are not exceeded.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Military aviation

Airframe & powerplant

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

TransMedicshasinitiateda national program for organ retrieval and organ management with the goal of increasingutilizationof donor organs for transplant using the Organ Care System (OCS) technology platform in conjunction with our best-in-class Logistics Command Center.

Transplant Logistics is a recently created organization responsible for leading all aspects ofTransMedicstransplantlogistics, enabling the exponential growth of the National OCS Program (NOP). The team’s comprehensive scope includes data analytics, network and topology design, capacity planning, product and program management, and the daily execution of air and ground transplantlogisticsoperations, managed by a world-class central command centeroperating24/7 in Andover, MA.

The Aircraft Maintenance Controller will coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the Aviation Fleet at base and remote locations to ensuretimelyreturn to service. Coordinate with the Charter team internally as well as outside vendors to ensure flight safety, compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, and minimize operational interruptions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and manages maintenance operational issues; AOGs (aircrafton ground),mechanical interruptions, in-flight emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled maintenancewith Pilots, Charterteamand DOM/Assistant DOM.
• When applicableto order, manage partsrequiredfor scheduled and unscheduled maintenanceand coordinate with Parts team for core returns.
• Evaluates reportedaircraftdiscrepancies and developsappropriate repairor recovery plan.
• CommunicatesareturntoserviceestimateforAOGaircraftwithCharterteam.
• Monitors currentaircrafthours and cycles ensure time-sensitive inspections and deferreditems MEL/NEF/CDLexpirationtimes are scheduled and not exceeded.
• Evaluate the individualaircraftschedules for opportunities to schedule service checks and cleanings.
• Maintainandmanagetheaircraftduelistanddiscrepancies/deferralsintheweb-basedflightschedule.
• Whenapplicable,coordinate the process foraircraftto ferryflightsto a maintenance provider.
• Maintain Summit maintenance web-based pass down/turnover.
• Audit all RTS paperwork and packages foraircraftbeing returned to service and file digitalcopies in digital filing system, ensure original paperwork is mailed to home base.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted with current FAA regulations and OEMapproved data, whenneededto provideoutside vendors with applicable data or references.
• Perform otherTransMedicstasks and duties as assigned/required.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position manages the following positions on a daily basis.

• This position will not have management responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimumof7yearsofexperienceinatleastoneoftherelatedfieldsoracombinationofboth:
• BusinessJetAviationMaintenance
• MilitaryAviationMaintenance
• Valid and violation free Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PreviousPart 135 experience preferred (notrequired)

Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.

TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients’ lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.

Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.

Maximize your potential at TransMedics, Inc.

www.TransMedics.com

TransMedics is committed to equitable and transparent compensation. The expected base salary range for this role is$79,400.00 – $113,000.00, which represents the company’s current good-faith estimate of compensation for this position. Actual salary will depend on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific work location. This role may also be eligible for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and wellness resources). We comply with all U.S. pay transparency laws and do not request or consider salary history.

Employee Benefit:

• Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.