Maintenance Controller

CommuteAir; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuteAir is seeking a Maintenance Controller to oversee maintenance activities, ensuring aircraft discrepancies are resolved safely and timely. This role involves coordinating between departments and managing maintenance processes, requiring strong technical skills and communication abilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Internal advancement programs

Flight benefits on the Star Alliance network

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of line maintenance experience preferred.
• Must hold a current Airframe and Powerplant certificate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all maintenance activities outside of Heavy Maintenance.
• Coordinate repairs with frontline teams and vendor maintenance providers.
• Supervise maintenance work processes.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posted Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Who Are We?

Whether you’re building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA – we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality.

Where Are We Going?

We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United’s Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Albany, NY, and Lincoln, NE. We’ve grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too.

Together We Soar

Your success is our success. Community is everything to us at CommuteAir. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we’re innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.

Commitment to Inclusion

CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Controller is responsible for monitoring all maintenance activities outside of Heavy Maintenance at CommuteAir, ensuring the safe and timely resolution of aircraft discrepancies. They provide technical support and oversight for line maintenance operations, coordinating repairs with frontline teams and vendor maintenance providers. This role acts as a critical liaison between Maintenance, Flight Operations, and Dispatch to minimize delays and ensure regulatory compliance. Maintenance Controllers troubleshoot issues, manage deferred maintenance items, and authorize corrective actions to maintain operational integrity.

Essential Functions

1. Supervise maintenance work processes, coordinating between all departments and outside contract agencies.
2. Input and update required data into the company computer system.
3. Monitor all open MEL/CDL deferred items on a continuous basis.
4. Prioritize and maintain efforts to clear MEL/CDL’s according to deferral guidelines.
5. Monitor the maintenance status of all in-service aircraft and coordinate maintenance activities in case of discrepancies.
6. Initiate and expedite the movement of parts and personnel to recover out-of-service aircraft.
7. Coordinate aircraft routing to meet operational positioning requirements with Technical Operations Planner and Operations.
8. Set priorities for Line Maintenance personnel and coordinate their activities.
9. Complete required paperwork and forms in accordance with company policies and procedures.
10. Notify inspection personnel when an RII is identified.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
12. Must hold a current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and be able to obtain necessary authorizations for RII Inspection and Airworthiness Release.
13. 1-2 years of line maintenance experience preferred.
14. High School diploma or equivalent.
15. Legally authorized to work in the US.
16. Hold a valid driver’s license and passport.
17. Intermediate computer skills in MS Office and ability to learn company maintenance software.
18. Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
19. Able to multitask in a stressful, deadline-driven environment.
20. Previous line maintenance and/or supervisory experience preferred.