Senior Maintenance Controller

Atlas Air, Inc.; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Control Specialist to oversee aircraft maintenance operations. This role involves managing maintenance activities, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess an Airframe and Powerplant License and have significant experience in the airline industry, particularly with wide-body aircraft. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to safe and reliable aircraft operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about aviation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the airline industry, ideally with wide-body aircraft.
• Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities and manage repair action plans.
• Provide technical guidance and analyze aircraft problems.
• Maintain shift turnover logs and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Airframe and Powerplant License

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Problem-Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Overview

Manages and controls maintenance operations on a shift basis in order to provide safe, compliant and reliable aircraft operations. Is the primary point of contact regarding aircraft out of service and the current mechanical status of all aircraft in Atlas Air / Polar Air fleets. Focal point within the Global Control Center for all aircraft maintenance related items and provides bi-directional communications to business unit members as required by the general maintenance manual and internal operating procedures. Responsible for reviewing all maintenance discrepancies for operational impact and coordinating with fleet management for the development of action plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the maintenance, tooling and parts support for all maintenance activities with our vendors and internal departments.
• Coordinates parts and manpower requirements for engine/aircraft repair beyond the capability of contract vendors and monitors repair activities through to completion.
• Coordinates with Line Maintenance, Major Maintenance, Engineering and Manufacturing Representatives concerning aircraft maintenance issues.
• Manages implementation of repair action plans.
• Has the authority to remove an aircraft from service if maintenance work is not satisfactorily completed.
• Provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel and is available for consultation and decisions on technical operational and procedural matters.
• Researches and completes SDR reports and works in conjunction with the FAA liaison to provide follow-up as requested by the FAA.
• Analyzes problem areas and recommends corrective action through technical interaction with maintenance vendors, engineering and flight crews.
• Identifies chronic aircraft problems and develops detailed action plans for their repair.
• Briefs maintenance management on aircraft systems problems and provides corrective action plans.
• Provides sufficient turnover to on-coming personnel so they are familiar with all work in progress and all items requiring follow up.
• Maintains a shift turnover log of all communications pertaining to out-of-service aircraft and critical or damage events including documentation of aircraft worked during shift.
• Maintains a shift turnover log and reviews prior shift logs to be familiar with previous shift activity.
• Travels with the aircraft to gather additional information on aircraft problems as required.
• Briefs MCC Duty Manager and above on status of all aircraft in work on shift.
• Provides on the job training for Maintenance Control Specialists.

Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant License required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the airline industry, preferably with wide-body aircraft.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads.
• Ability to stay focused and work under pressure.
• Able to read wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals, maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogs.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with Microsoft Windows based computer software applications.

Special Demands:

• No Travel.
• Safety Sensitive.
• Shifts: 12 hours - any/all shifts (24/7/365 operation) including holidays.

Salary Range: $91,000 - 122,750

Financial offer within the stated range will be based on multiple factors to include but not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.