Senior Aircraft Maintenance Controller

Alaska Airlines, Inc.; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive well-being programs

Generous 401k match program

Annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Horizon Air in Seattle, WA, seeks a Maintenance Controller to oversee unscheduled aircraft maintenance, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. This SME role requires coordinating with flight crews and maintenance teams and providing timely ETRs for out-of-service aircraft.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Qualified candidates have 4+ years of aircraft maintenance, an A&P certificate, and the ability to interpret technical manuals.

Qualifications

• 4 years of aircraft maintenance technician experience.
• Must hold a valid aircraft mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings.
• Meet the recent experience requirements of 14 CFR 65.83 (i.e., 6 months experience in the last 24 months).
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and detailed instructions and other technical data.
• Ability to clearly communicate and instruct others.
• Ability to collaborate and successfully perform as a member of a high-functioning team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work shiftwork including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the maintenance operation to ensure high standards of performance in the areas of safety, compliance, quality and cost.
• Provide technical assistance and support to company flight crews experiencing mechanical irregularities on company aircraft.
• Immediately notify the Maintenance Operations Manager (MOM) upon discovery of FAR non-compliance.
• Coordinate aircraft ferry authorization when necessary, assuring all ferry operations are conducted in accordance with current existing company policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate Estimated Time for Return (ETR) and advise times for all scheduled and unscheduled out of service aircraft through close coordination with maintenance personnel.
• Authorize the use of MEL, CDL, and NEF deferrals.
• Notify the Maintenance Operations Manager or Director of Maintenance Control regarding abnormal situations such as aircraft incidents or irregular flight operations due to mechanical malfunction.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Shift work

Education

Aircraft mechanic certificate with A&P ratings

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Air in Seattle, WA, seeks a Maintenance Controller to oversee unscheduled aircraft maintenance, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. This SME role requires coordinating with flight crews and maintenance teams and providing timely ETRs for out-of-service aircraft.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Qualified candidates have 4+ years of aircraft maintenance, an A&P certificate, and the ability to interpret technical manuals.