Maintenance Controller

inMy Jet; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet in Cleveland, OH seeks a Maintenance Controller to oversee maintenance operations for the fleet, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and timely return-to-service.

You will coordinate with OCC, manage MEL/CDL usage, open and track work orders, prepare estimates, and monitor schedules to prevent lapses while adhering to FARs and Flexjet procedures. The role requires A&P license and 5 years aviation experience; strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA A&P license.
• Minimum 5 years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of FARs and Flexjet maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance issues with the OCC and Aircraft Operations.
• Administer MEL and CDL usage for flight safety and regulatory compliance.
• Open and track work orders; record maintenance compliance.
• Create return-to-service estimates for AOG aircraft.
• Establish work order estimates and costs for 3rd party vendors.
• Monitor cycles and hours to manage inspections and MEL/CDL expirations.
• Review work packages for FAR and procedure compliance.
• Identify opportunities to perform maintenance when schedules permit.
• Coordinate ferry permit documentation and vendor manuals/tasks.

Skills

MS Office

Windows OS

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P)

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Job description

# Maintenance ControllerFlexjetCleveland, OH, US1 day agoJob descriptionAre you interested in becoming part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working with private aircraft? Flexjet is currently seeking a qualified candidate to join our Maintenance organization as a Maintenance Controller in Cleveland, Ohio! Overall, this position is responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe and compliant work environment for internal and external customers working on assigned fleet. Flexjet offers industry leading compensation and benefits as well as room for growth.Responsibilities:• Coordinate maintenance operational issues with the Operation Control Center (OCC) and Aircraft Operations• Administer and control use of Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance• Evaluate reported aircraft discrepancies and develop appropriate recovery plan• Open and track work orders and record maintenance compliance• Create return to service estimates for AOG aircraft• Establish work order estimates and preliminary costs associated with 3rd party vendors• Monitor aircraft cycles and flying hours to ensure time-sensitive inspections, scheduled maintenance or MEL/CDL expiration times do not lapse• Review aircraft work packages to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable FARs and Flexjet General Maintenance Manual procedures• Identify and evaluate opportunities to perform maintenance when operational schedules permit• Coordinate administrative processes for aircraft ferry permit authorization• Determine and supply required manuals and tasks for aircraft repair to vendors• Keep up to date turnover information on aircraft in maintenance for respective fleetEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P) required• 5 years of directly related aviation experience (corporate aircraft experience preferred)• Knowledge of Company Fleets preferred• Must have a general working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s)• Aircraft maintenance planning experience is a plusREQUIRED SKILLS• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs• Basic knowledge of business processes, exceptional organization, and record keeping skills required• Ability to function effectively independently or as a team member• Successful candidate will be highly motivated individual and a self starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraintsFlexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.