?  A Maintenance Controller is a person experienced enough to make maintenance related

decisions concerning aircraft that are operating away from the maintenance base.

?  Requirements/Qualifications

  1. Hold a current airman certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
  2. Possess a working knowledge of company and aircraft maintenance manuals.
  3. Have completed Indoctrination training.
  4. Have at least three years documented experience performing maintenance on large aircraft.
  5. Have completed a familiarization training course on the type of aircraft operated by the company.
  6. Have previous aircraft maintenance supervisor experience.

    ?  Duties/Responsibilities

    1. Coordinates and directs mechanics to resolve any maintenance discrepancies and ensure that the aircraft are in an airworthy and safe condition.
    2. On a daily basis, the Maintenance Controller shall provide Flight Following with the status of aircraft in service, including MEL/CDL items for flight planning purposes and flight crew information.
    3. Coordinates with the Stores Department to ensure that any parts requirements are fulfilled.
    4. Issues and controls tracking numbers and monitors correction of MEL/CDL/CO items.
    5. Coordinates maintenance requirements in conjunction with special flight permit procedures as outlined in the GMM.
    6. Maintains a detailed Shift Log and other paperwork as required by management.
    7. Assists Maintenance Planning for the scheduling and compliance of daily maintenance and/or inspection requirements.
    8. Reviews Aircraft Daily Log Sheets in order to become familiar with service history.