Senior Maintenance Controller

Atlas Air

$93K — $126K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Airframe and Powerplant License required.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the airline industry, preferably with wide-body aircraft.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and manage workloads effectively.
  • Strong focus and ability to work under pressure.
  • Capable of reading complex technical manuals and diagrams.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience with Microsoft Windows-based applications.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate maintenance, tools, and parts support for all maintenance activities.
  • Manage parts and manpower needs for repairs beyond contract vendor capabilities.
  • Collaborate with multiple teams regarding aircraft maintenance issues.
  • Implement repair action plans and monitor their execution.
  • Authorize aircraft removal from service if maintenance is lacking.
  • Provide technical guidance and decision-making support to maintenance personnel.
  • Analyze mechanical issues and engage with vendors and engineering as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
  • Employee assistance program available.
  • Generous paid time off offered.
  • 401K contributions included in benefits package.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

Manages and controls maintenance operations on a shift basis to provide safe, compliant and reliable aircraft operations. Is the primary point of contact regarding aircraft out of service and the current mechanical status of all aircraft in Atlas Air / Polar Air fleets. Focal point within the Global Control Center for all aircraft maintenance related items and provides bidirectional communications to business unit members as required by the general maintenance manual and internal operating procedures. Responsible for reviewing all maintenance discrepancies for operational impact and coordinating with fleet management for the development of action plans.

Major Job Accountabilities:
  • Coordinates the maintenance, tooling and parts support for all maintenance activities with our vendors and internal departments.
  • Coordinates parts and manpower requirements for engine/aircraft repair beyond the capability of contract vendors and monitors repair activities through to completion.
  • Coordinates with Line Maintenance, Major Maintenance, Engineering and Manufacturing Representatives concerning aircraft maintenance issues.
  • Manages implementation of repair action plans.
  • Has the authority to remove an aircraft from service if maintenance work is not satisfactorily completed.
  • Provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel and is available for consultation and decisions on technical operational and procedural matters.
  • Researches and completes SDR reports and works in conjunction with the FAA liaison to provide follow-up as requested by the FAA.
  • Analyzes problem areas and recommends corrective action through technical interaction with maintenance vendors, engineering and flight crews.
  • Identifies chronic aircraft problems and develops detailed action plans for their repair.
  • Briefs maintenance management on aircraft systems problems and provides corrective action plans.
  • Provides sufficient turnover to on-coming personnel so they are familiar with all work in progress and all items requiring follow-up.
  • Maintains a shift turnover log of all communications pertaining to out-of-service aircraft and critical or damage events including documentation of aircraft worked during shift
  • Maintains a shift turnover log Review prior shift logs and is familiar with previous shift activity
  • Travels with the aircraft to gather additional information on aircraft problems as required.
  • Briefs MCC Duty Manager and above on status of all aircraft in work on shift.
  • Provides job training for Maintenance Control Specialists

Qualifications:
  • Airframe and Powerplant License required.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the airline industry, preferably with wide-body aircraft.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.
  • Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads
  • Ability to stay focused and work under pressure
  • Able to read wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals, maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogs.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience with Microsoft Windows based computer software applications.

Special Demands:
  • No Travel
  • Safety Sensitive
  • Shifts: 12 hours - any/all shifts (24/7/365 operation) including holidays


Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$93,875-$126,625 USD

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