Lead Aviation Maintenance Controller - 24/7 Operations

Transmedics; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

TransMedics, Inc. is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Controller to oversee and support the day-to-day Maintenance Control Department activities.

The role ensures 24-hour coverage, compliance with FAA regulations and OEM data, and effective communication with internal and external customers. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in aviation maintenance and an A&P certificate, with Part 135 experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aviation maintenance or related fields.
• Valid and violation-free Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Part 135 experience preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24 hour coverage of Maintenance Control and manage sick calls/time off requests.
• Provide oversight and ensure timely, professional communication to all department customers.
• Ensure SOPs are followed in detail and data used to schedule flights and maintenance events are accurate.
• Review prominent aircraft software download packages to facilitate preventive maintenance or expedited resolution of AOG events (CMC, FDR, EEC).
• Ensure maintenance activities are conducted with current FAA regulations and OEM approved data.
• Negate or minimize risks to the Part 135 Certificate related to Maintenance Control decisions.
• Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance Control

FAA regulations

OEM data

Communication

Education

Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Job description

TransMedics, Inc. is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Controller to oversee and support the day-to-day Maintenance Control Department activities.

The role ensures 24-hour coverage, compliance with FAA regulations and OEM data, and effective communication with internal and external customers. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in aviation maintenance and an A&P certificate, with Part 135 experience preferred.