Senior Maintenance Controller

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

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry seeks a Senior Maintenance Controller to manage maintenance operations and ensure the reliability and compliance of aircraft. The role requires strong communication skills and an Airframe and Powerplant License, along with experience in the airline industry. The position is critical for maintaining operational safety and efficiency, with responsibilities covering coordination of repair activities and technical support for maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to read wiring diagrams and maintenance manuals.
• Experience with wide-body aircraft is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control maintenance operations for aircraft.
• Coordinate parts and manpower requirements for repairs.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Pressure management

Education

Airframe and Powerplant License

Minimum 5 years experience in the airline industry

Tools

Microsoft Windows based applications

Job description

Senior Maintenance Controller

Job ID

2025-6629

# of Openings

1

Category

Technical Operations

City

Erlanger

State

KY

Company

Atlas Air, Inc

Employment Type (Portal Display)

Regular Full-Time

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 Review prior shift logs and is 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

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Salary Range: $91,000 - 122,500

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

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