Maintenance Controller

PSA Airlines, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA Airlines, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Controller to support the maintenance department and ensure safe, efficient flight operations for PSA’s fleet. You will coordinate maintenance discrepancies, schedule inspections, and manage parts, manpower, and field repairs for all operational aircraft.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, English proficiency, and the ability to work across departments in a fast-paced environment. This on-site position is based in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Experience with avionics troubleshooting to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft systems.
• Ability to navigate aircraft manuals and company manuals.
• Strong ability to utilize MS Office suite, maintenance software and navigate MHIRJ Portal.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment across various departments and possessing good communication skills.
• Advocate for safety & compliance. Embrace PSA Safety Management System (SMS).
• In good company standing (not on any step for attendance or performance).
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• At the beginning of each shift, determine schedules, maintenance/inspections, unscheduled maintenance requirements, items awaiting maintenance and available work force.
• Coordinate maintenance discrepancies and corrections of all operational aircraft, monitoring mechanical problems on the line.
• Review flight termination messages to determine if corrective action is sufficient and initiate action as needed.
• Coordinate parts, manpower requirements and travel for field repairs; monitor field repairs.
• Ensure outstation maintenance documentation is complied with on PSA aircraft.
• Coordinate with Stores for status of AOG parts for aircraft repairs.
• Monitor aircraft availability and coordinate equipment changes between Maintenance, Maintenance Planning, and Flight Control.
• Maintain and monitor a current MEL List and expedite parts as needed.
• Coordinate with Dispatch and Maintenance Planning on MEL and CDL procedures and status.
• Submit incident reports to Service Difficulty Reports, as needed.
• Maintain and monitor a Master Ferry Flight List with numbers and permits.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Reading aircraft manuals

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Safety & compliance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance software

MHIRJ Portal

Job description

Overview

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members.

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious – our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

As the Maintenance Controller, you will impact PSA Airlines’ business growth through your role supporting the maintenance department. In coordinating maintenance discrepancies and corrections on all operational aircraft, you will ensure safe and efficient flight operations.

Job Responsibilities

• At the beginning of each shift, determine schedules, maintenance/inspections, unscheduled maintenance requirements, items awaiting maintenance and available work force.
• Coordination of the maintenance discrepancies and corrections of all operational aircraft, monitoring all mechanical problems on the line extending every effort to reduce and hold maintenance recovery time to the very minimum.
• Periodically review flight termination messages to analyze and determine if corrective action is sufficient and if not, initiate proper action as soon as it is feasible to supply information and parts to stations taking action.
• Coordinating parts, manpower requirements and travel arrangements for field repairs. Monitoring field repairs and coordinating the return of work crews and parts to their home base.
• Ensuring outstation maintenance documentation is complied with on PSA aircraft as required.
• Coordinate with the Stores Department for the current status of AOG parts in progress for aircraft requiring repairs.
• Monitor aircraft availability and coordinate any equipment changes between the Maintenance Department, Maintenance Planning, and Flight Control.
• Maintain and monitor a current MEL List. Review parts required and expedite if necessary to the appropriate maintenance base for correction.
• Coordinate with Dispatch and Maintenance Planning on MEL and CDL procedures and status.
• Supply the MODM with any incident reports reported by Flight Control for completion of Service Difficulty Reports.
• Maintain and monitor a Master Ferry Flight List issuing numbers and permits as required.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specifics

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Experience with avionics troubleshooting to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft systems.
• Ability to navigate aircraft manuals and company manuals.
• Strong ability to utilize MS Office suite, maintenance software and navigate MHIRJ Portal.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment across various departments and possessing good communication skills.
• Advocate for safety & compliance. Embrace PSA Safety Management System (SMS).
• In good company standing (not on any step for attendance or performance).
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• CRJ or part 121, 129 or 135 line maintenance experience.
• Previous experience working in maintenance control.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Assistant Director of Maintenance Operations Control.

Authorizes: None

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

Work Environment: This job operates inside a climate controlled building. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.