Station Production Controller | ORD | Aircraft Maintenance

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Station Production Controller in Chicago to oversee aircraft maintenance operations on a 12-hour shift pattern (4 days on, 4 days off). The role emphasizes FAA compliance, efficient scheduling, and coordination across maintenance and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of aviation maintenance experience with A&P certification and strong planning skills to minimize downtime and support rapid AOG recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Airline maintenance experience and certification required.
• Experience with wide-body aircraft (Boeing) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and airworthiness directives.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and manage maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and coordinate aircraft maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and airworthiness directives.
• Optimize resource allocation for maintenance operations.
• Develop recovery plans for aircraft on ground (AOG) cases.
• Oversee inventory management for parts and materials.
• Coordinate with engineering and ground services for readiness.
• Monitor maintenance workflows to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Conduct audits to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate communications across departments for smooth operations.
• Prepare and review technical documents and task cards as needed.

Skills

A&P Certification

Aviation Maintenance

Regulatory Compliance

Scheduling

Resource Planning

Staffing

Communication

SIDA Badge

Job description

Station Production Controller | 12 hour shift | Floater and Nights | 4days on | 4days off

The Station Production Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing the production operations, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations while maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime for aircraft. The role involves coordination of maintenance activities, resource utilization, and effective planning to support both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and coordinate aircraft maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and airworthiness directives
• Optimize resource allocation and utilization for maintenance operations
• Develop and implement recovery plans for aircraft on ground (AOG) situations
• Oversee inventory management for aircraft parts and materials
• Collaborate with engineering and ground services teams to ensure operational readiness
• Monitor and manage maintenance workflows to maintain high reliability and minimize downtime
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and safety standards
• Facilitate communication between different departments to streamline operations
• Prepare and review task cards, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years Aviation maintenance experience; Specifically with wide body aircraft, Boeing
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification required
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance within the airline industry
• Proficiency in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations
• Excellent resource planning and optimization skills
• Ability to manage manpower and staffing efficiently
• Familiarity with demand forecasting and scheduling practices
• Experience in managing out-of-service (OOS) aircraft and recovery efforts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge - must be able to acquire and maintain
• Shifts will be 12 hours with 4 days on, 4 days off as the team operates 24/7/365

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO
• 401K
• Many more excellent benefits