Description

A leading manufacturer and provider of private jets having varied services as interior completions, global private jet charter, fixed base operations and aircraft maintenance is looking for a Maintenance Controller

The position is based in Van Nuys, CA.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Controller serves as the central hub of information scheduling and overseeing the progress of all maintenance activities in coordination with the flight operations and management services departments. Adheres to and promotes the Company Vision, Mission, and Values daily

Requirements

Responsibilities

Monitor aircraft due list and upcoming inspection using Avtrak, CAMP, Cescom, and Flight Docks for CLA Part 135 fleet

Review daily squawk list and coordinate maintenance accordingly

Review MEL and coordinate maintenance to resolve the prior expiration date for CLA 135 fleet

Schedule inspections and monthly due items in coordination with flight operations and management services departments

Update the schedule regularly and monitor ongoing flight activities

Provide status report briefings for aircraft in maintenance

Continually grow and mature our network of domestic and international approved maintenance facilities to support 91 and 135 flight operations

Coordinate maintenance support for remote aircraft with approved outside vendors and maintenance facilities

Develop proposals for upcoming inspections

Obtain maintenance proposals from approved outside maintenance facilities

Serve as the primary point of contact and monitor the progress of maintenance begin performed at outside facilities.

Coordinate with CLA inspection department or outside maintenance facility to return aircraft to service per CLA GMM

Audit invoices from outside maintenance facility

Coordinate maintenance schedule and work authorizations with aircraft owner or owner representatives

Participate in monthly meetings

Provide weekly maintenance schedule updates to the leadership team

Other responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Education An Associate's or bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (A&P schooling)

Key Requirement: Must have maintenance experience on one or more of the following brands of aircrafts (corporate jet lines of aircraft only):

Gulfstream

Dassault

Learjet

Bombardier

Cessna

Experience requirements

Must have 3 to 5 years of experience as a maintenance controller and experience in corporate aviation

Must be in compliance with all Federal Aviation regulations, company operations manual, operations specifications, standard operating procedures and company policies & procedures.

Must be able to pass DOT/FAA drug screening, background checks and submit to random drug/alcohol test when required.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and superior customer service skills

Able to work a flexible schedule and work on-call shifts in order to support 24/7 nature of flight schedule, must be available after hours as needed to support aircraft mechanical situations and time- sensitive projects

Ability to provide excellent service to suppliers, operators or owners with high or unreasonable expectations

Self-motivated, able to work independently and with minimal direction, must be proactive in approaching issues and have creativity in solving problems

Occasional travel required

Benefits

Salary:$120,000 to $130,000 per year - Medical, Vision, dental insurance, 401k match