Maintenance Control Manager, Rotary Wing

Socket.dev; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Job summary

AAR is seeking a Maintenance Control Manager to serve as the centralized airworthiness authority for Flight School Next, overseeing real-time maintenance control, continuing airworthiness, and operational readiness across aircraft, ground support equipment, and aviation assets.

You will manage contracted Part 145 activity, fleet configuration, digital maintenance workflows, and technical record integrity, while enforcing FARs and safety standards to maximize fleet availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Current FAA A&P license.
• CMF 15 aviation MOS or other military/commercial equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of military, commercial, and FAA publications.
• FAA Inspector Authorization (IA) preferred.
• US citizenship required for Fort Rucker site access.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement maintenance standards to meet metrics and objectives.
• Establish policies and procedures to ensure safe aircraft operation.
• Manage scheduling, quality control, and compliance with directives and SOPs.
• Develop procedures for timely recording of maintenance actions.
• Report to Director of Maintenance on policies and issues.
• Support maintenance hiring actions and training plans.
• Coordinate site activities across departments for smooth operations.
• Optimize work schedules to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Supervise according to company policies and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operations coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance

Tools

Maintenance tracking systems

Job description

This position is pending contract award. The estimated start date in October 1, 2026.

Description:

As the Maintenance Control Manager, you serve as the centralized airworthiness authority for Flight School Next, overseeing real‑time maintenance control, continuing airworthiness, and operational readiness across all aircraft, ground support equipment (GSE), fuel‑handling equipment, and aviation‑related assets. You manage contracted Part 145 activity, fleet configuration, digital maintenance workflows, and technical record integrity through the maintenance tracking systems. The role approves high‑level deferrals, coordinates aircraft routing and inventory planning, maintains company‑approved maintenance programs, and ensures clear, consistent communication across operational departments. You also drive compliance, internal audits, contingency planning, and process improvements to maximize fleet availability while ensuring full adherence to FARs, company policy, and AAR safety standards.

What you will be responsible for:

• Understand, facilitate and implement maintenance standards and objectives with all assets in order to achieve desired results, and meet all metrics and standards for FSN.
• Establish maintenance policies and procedures to ensure safe operation of the aircraft in order to meet fully mission capable rates and launch requirements in support FSN.
• Establish and monitor the scheduling process to ensure the timely maintenance of all equipment; establish and implement quality control procedures; and enforce all company directives, SOP's and procedures.
• Develops procedures to ensure the timely recording of all maintenance actions.
• Functionally responsible to the Director of Maintenance for aircraft maintenance related issues, policies, and procedures
• Support in executing maintenance hiring actions and training plans.
• Coordinate site activities with all assigned departments to insure smooth operations and aircraft maintenance
• Determine standardized procedures and work schedules to improve the efficiency of subordinates.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance or related field or equivalent experience
• Ten (10) years minimum aircraft maintenance experience.
• Current FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License.
• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or other military/commercial equivalent.
• In-depth working knowledge of military, commercial, and FAA technical publications.
• An FAA Inspector Authorization (IA) license is preferred.
• In order to access the Fort Rucker site, US citizenship is required.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an aircraft maintenance hangar.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.