Maintenance Controller
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at STA Jets. Costa Mesa · $90,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Handle mechanical issues as the main contact when they could affect the company’s daily flight schedule
- Work with operations, flight crews and maintenance to decide whether an issue can be deferred under MEL/NEF rules
- Arrange discrepancy repairs and planned maintenance with company teams and contract vendors, aiming to limit aircraft downtime
- Plan routine maintenance timing in CAMP and forecast upcoming events
- Use aircraft service history, maintenance guidance and operator experience to recommend corrective steps
What you bring
- You need an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
- You can assess aircraft discrepancies using service history and maintenance manual guidance
Who this fits
This role suits someone comfortable coordinating maintenance decisions with operations, flight crews and maintenance staff. Rotating on-call coverage is required.
From the employer
An STA Jets Maintenance Controller will coordinate with Operations, Flight Crews, and Director of Maintenance to maintain the flight schedule and ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with procedures in the STA Jets General Operations Manual and General Maintenance Manual.
Primary Responsibilities:
Act as primary point of contact for all Mechanical discrepancies that may affect the daily operation of all company aircraft
Communicate directly with Operations, Flight Crews, and STA Jets Maintenance to determine if discrepancies are eligible for deferral utilizing the approved MEL/NEF guidelines
Coordinate with STA Jets Maintenance and Contract Maintenance vendors to work aircraft discrepancies and planned maintenance events and ensure the best course of action to get the aircraft back into service with minimal downtime
Scheduling and forecasting in reference to CAMP (computer based maintenance tracking software) for routine maintenance events
Make recommendations for corrective action of discrepancies based on aircraft service history analysis, applicable Maintenance Manual guidance, and Operator experience
Promote teamwork by cooperation with all co-workers
Promote an Environment of Safety
FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required
Rotating on-call coverage
Salary Range: 90,000 - 100,00 Annually