Maintenance Controller

Job Description

About the Company Flexjet is a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Employees across North America and Europe work together to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel. Role Overview Flexjet is seeking a qualified candidate to join its in-house maintenance organisation as a Maintenance Controller in Cleveland, Ohio. The role is responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe and compliant work environment for internal and external customers working on the assigned fleet. Key Responsibilities Coordinate maintenance operational issues with the Operations Control Center (OCC) and Aircraft Operations. Administer and control use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance. Evaluate reported aircraft discrepancies and develop an appropriate recovery plan. Open and track work orders and record maintenance compliance. Create return-to-service estimates for AOG aircraft. Establish work order estimates and preliminary costs associated with third-party vendors. Monitor aircraft cycles and flying hours so that time-sensitive inspections, scheduled maintenance and MEL/CDL expiry times do not lapse. Review aircraft work packages for compliance with all applicable FARs and the Flexjet General Maintenance Manual. Identify and evaluate opportunities to perform maintenance when operational schedules permit. Coordinate administrative processes for aircraft ferry permit authorisation. Determine and supply required manuals and tasks for aircraft repair to vendors. Keep turnover information up to date on aircraft in maintenance for the respective fleet. Licences & Qualifications Required: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licence. Experience 5 years of directly related aviation experience; corporate aircraft experience preferred. Knowledge of Company fleets preferred. General working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Aircraft maintenance planning experience is a plus. Requirements Computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office. Basic knowledge of business processes, with exceptional organisation and record-keeping skills. Able to work effectively independently or as part of a team. Highly motivated self-starter who works effectively under pressure and to deadlines. What We Offer Industry-leading compensation and benefits. Room for growth within an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft.

Requirements

• Coordinate maintenance operational issues with the Operations Control Center (OCC) and Aircraft Operations.
• Administer and control use of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL) to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate reported aircraft discrepancies and develop an appropriate recovery plan.
• Open and track work orders and record maintenance compliance.
• Create return-to-service estimates for AOG aircraft.
• Establish work order estimates and preliminary costs associated with third-party vendors.
• Monitor aircraft cycles and flying hours so that time-sensitive inspections, scheduled maintenance and MEL/CDL expiry times do not lapse.
• Review aircraft work packages for compliance with all applicable FARs and the Flexjet General Maintenance Manual.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to perform maintenance when operational schedules permit.
• Coordinate administrative processes for aircraft ferry permit authorisation.
• Determine and supply required manuals and tasks for aircraft repair to vendors.
• Keep turnover information up to date on aircraft in maintenance for the respective fleet.
• Required: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licence.
• 5 years of directly related aviation experience; corporate aircraft experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Company fleets preferred.
• General working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Aircraft maintenance planning experience is a plus.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of business processes, with exceptional organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Able to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Highly motivated self-starter who works effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Industry-leading compensation and benefits.
• Room for growth within an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft.