Maintenance Controller AP

D.O.M. magazine; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $10,000

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Surf Air Mobility, based in Addison, TX, seeks a Maintenance Controller to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in-office. The role requires relocation within reasonable commuting distance to Dallas and offers shifts with training provided.

Includes a $10,000 signing bonus payable in two installments and a comprehensive benefits package. The candidate will manage maintenance events, update tracking systems, ensure MEL compliance, and collaborate with internal teams and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be available for variable shifts incl. weekends/holidays.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. per law.
• Must pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft.
• Update maintenance tracking system with deferrals and updates.
• Ensure MELs are performed within deadlines.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance to maintenance staff and vendors.
• Track aircraft times, cycles, and status daily.
• Provide daily overview of defects and maintenance events.
• Coordinate with other departments to prioritize repairs.
• Audit and assist in vendor data and approvals.

Skills

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Surf Air Mobility, were transforming air mobility. As innovators in aviation, we are at the forefront of creating a more efficient and accessible flying experience. With our commitment to a customer-first approach, advanced software solutions, and electrification, we’re pioneering new ways for people to travel, making flying not only faster but more enjoyable. Our passionate team thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation and hard work go hand in hand. Help us shape the future of aviation while working with cutting‑edge technologies that are changing the lives of our passengers.This is an in-office position at our Dallas Headquarters in Addison, Texas, and includes a $10,000 signing bonus payable in two installments!JOB DESCRIPTION: MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER A& PFLSA STAUS: NON-EXEMPTREPORT TO: MANAGER OF MAINTENANCE CONTROL The Maintenance Controller is responsible for coordinating scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft. This is an office position (non‑remote). The incumbent will be required to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance to Dallas. TX HQ. Various shifts are available. Training will be provided for the right candidate. Key Duties

• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Manage off‑site maintenance and scheduling for maintenance events involving Company aircraft.
• Update the maintenance tracking system whenever a deferral is opened, closed, and or updated.
• Ensure planned and unplanned maintenance for MEL’s are performed within the deadline of MEL’s and in accordance with the Company and OEM manuals.
• Provide troubleshooting advice as required to Company and contract/vendor personnel.
• Update the aircraft times, cycles, dates, etc. daily in the maintenance tracking system for each aircraft, engine, and propeller.
• Provide the group and Company personnel with a daily overview of all aircraft technical status, open defects and short-term maintenance events (30 days or less).
• Answer phones and emails while on duty to coordinate maintenance events with maintenance providers.
• Keep GOC/SOCC informed of aircraft status.
• Audit approved maintenance providers per the GMM and assist in maintaining authorized vendor data base.
• Verify documents prior to release of an aircraft from maintenance.
• Track unscheduled maintenance events per the CASS program.
• Coordinate technical publications in support of approved vendors.
• Ensure material requirements for any defects made when stockroom personnel or parts purchasing personnel are gone for the day is ordered and tracking numbers provided.
• Work with other departments as required (i.e., line maintenance, base maintenance, maintenance planning, quality, RII inspectors, records, etc.).
• Prioritize equipment repair needs.
• Assist with training other Maintenance Controllers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance Control and/or the DOM.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S per the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Must pass 10-year background check and pre‑employment drug screen per airline and/or company regulations.

Preferred

• Prior maintenance control experience.

Benefits: Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience. Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short‑term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company‑paid life insurance. Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:

• Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
• Discounts on hotels and resorts
• Car rentals at reduced rates
• Discounted cruises

Addison Office Amenities include: full free on site gym, two indoor pickleball courts, game tables in lobby, on-site day care through Kinder Care, on-site coffee shop, on-site café, free underground parking, easy access to Tollway and George Bush, and great location near restaurants in Addison. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. At Surf Air Mobility, we are committed to building a more inclusive ecosystem that integrates women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups into the cleantech sector and aerospace industry. We strongly encourage applications from qualified applicants and members of underrepresented groups. Surf Air Mobility is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Surf Air Mobility is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Surf Air Mobility participates in E‑Verify.

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