Description
Sr. Aircraft Maintenance Controller - Santa Barbara
THE [redacted] TEAM IS GROWING, AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR AMAZING PEOPLE TO GROW WITH US!
[redacted] is uniquely different than the rest. Our brand is built on the foundation of quality, transparency, advocacy, strong relationships and value for our clients. Our number one priority is supporting our people to deliver our customers an exceptional aviation experience. We are focused on quality over quantity in everything we do, and we are looking for a few of the “Best” in the business, not a lot of average.
We are searching for an experienced Maintenance Controller to join our growing Santa Barbara team at [redacted]. The Maintenance Controller safely manages daily maintenance requirements of the fleet and communicates with internal departments, flight crew, and maintenance vendors. All company positions share the responsibility of maintaining situational awareness of operations during routine and AOG activity and are expected to take initiative to aid in recovery, changes, and transitions of crew and aircraft that share a common goal of safely maximizing revenue opportunities. Communication and teamwork are key requirements. Applicants must report to the Santa Barara HQ.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for receiving flight logs from crews on Certificate, reviewing for legibility and accuracy within 24 hours of receipt, and returning logs to the responsible captain for correction if necessary.
Responsible for input of times and cycles received on flight logs into maintenance tracking software; creating a due list projecting 90 days, 90 hours and 90 cycles; and using this due list to schedule upcoming maintenance (MX) to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft and optimize scheduling.
Responsible for verifying an accurate airworthiness status within the appropriate maintenance tracking program.
Responsible for monthly reporting of times and cycles in accordance with MX program contract requirements.
Responsible for reviewing multiple quotes and courses of action when scheduling MX, ensuring vendor authorization, initially alerting the Owner and Operations (Ops), and managing the event to include:
Producing and submitting a MX check-in form to the vendor, with due list if applicable.
Receiving the signed accepted check-in form acknowledging the agreed work scope.
Daily monitoring of the vendor and providing progress reports to the Owner and Ops.
Coordinating the return to service and release upon receipt of log entry from the vendor and reviewing the work completed against the work package submitted.
Reviewing final invoices for accuracy and work scope adherence and submitting the invoice through proper channels to initiate payment.
Responsible for coordinating aircraft service support, to include aircraft cleaning, engine oil servicing, oxygen servicing, hydraulic servicing, and nitrogen servicing.
Responsible for maintaining positive and communicative relationships with the conformity department, aircraft specialists, program administrators, original equipment manufacturers, field service representatives, current and potential vendors, and other departments within the company.
Responsible for maintaining a current status in professional and company requirements and training.
Responsible for managing “Aircraft on Ground” maintenance events and coordinating with Ops to provide real-time updates to the Owner and potential passengers on board.
Responsible for providing updates on assigned tail numbers and gaining awareness of non-assigned tail numbers during the daily brief to ensure continuity of responsibility and reduce redundant work.
Responsible for assisting in delegated functions, to include all tasks assigned by the VP of Maintenance Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of corporate aviation maintenance experience
• A&P License required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Team player
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Maintenance tracking software (CAMP, Flight docs, CMP) preferred
Company Culture:
Teamwork, culture, environment – [redacted] is driven to be the best in our industry – to change our industry by creating an environment where our team members can be their very best individually and collectively.
We\'ve built a culture based on core values like teamwork, hard work, and empowerment. [redacted] fosters an environment of safety-first flight operations and service-first client relations. We believe our people are our greatest asset and we encourage contribution and collaboration. Utilizing the latest technologies interwoven with industry leading business practices ensures an environment of peak productivity and professionalism.
About Us:
[redacted] has built a reputation for being the premium brand within the private jet community. We offer three products to support our client’s needs: Aircraft management, Aircraft charter, and sales & acquisitions. All three products work synergistically with each other and give our customers end to end support for all their aviation needs. People and culture are everything at [redacted], it’s who we are and what we are about. We are a team of like-minded people, that all possess the [redacted] core values, and are driven to provide our clients with the best private aviation experience in the world.