What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Controller position at CommutAir dba United Express?
Maintenance Controller (MOC)
Who we are
CommutAir is a regional airline operating flights on behalf of United Airlines as a United Express partner. With our fleet of Embraer 145 aircraft, we operate up to 1,500 weekly flights - connecting people and communities to the world via United's global network. Headquartered in Cleveland: we have major hubs in Denver, Houston, and Washington Dulles, with maintenance bases in Houston, Albany, New York, and Lincoln, Nebraska. We are looking for individuals to join our growing team of over 1,500 diverse professionals who work together to solve each day's unique challenges.
What we do
Our purpose is to connect people and communities to the world. Our work has an impact on people's lives, and we do what it takes to get the job done. We are guided and grounded by our Core4 values: safe, caring, dependable, and efficient. From the flight deck to the finance team, and everyone in between, it takes a coordinated effort to keep our operation running smoothly.
Why work with us?
When you join the CommutAir family, you unlock a whole suite of perks, including:
- Extensive flight benefits for you and your family
- Monthly performance bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid sick and vacation time
- 401(k) with company match
- Support when you need it most. CommutAir Cares, our non-profit organization, provides emergency financial assistance to employees during extreme hardship – As well as free access to our EAP services.
What the position is
Maintenance Controllers are responsible for monitoring all aircraft maintenance activity outside of heavy maintenance.
Essential functions:
- Supervise maintenance work processes, coordinating between all departments and outside contract agencies
- Input & update the required data into the Company computer system
- Monitor all open MEL/CDL deferred items on a continuous basis
- Prioritize and maintain continuing effort to clear MEL/CDL's per deferral guidelines
- Monitor the maintenance status of all in-service aircraft and coordinate maintenance activity in case of a discrepancy
- Initiate and expedite the movement of parts and personnel when required to recover out of service aircraft
- Coordinate the routing aircraft to accomplish operational positioning requirements with Technical Operations Planner and Operations
- Coordinate the activities of and set priorities for Line Maintenance personnel
- Execute required paperwork and forms in accordance with Company policies and procedures
- Notify the appropriate Inspection personnel whenever an RII is identified
- Perform other duties, as assigned
General requirements & qualifications:
- Must hold a current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and be able to obtain appropriate authorizations required for RII Inspection and Airworthiness Release
- 1-2 years of line maintenance experience preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US
- Hold a valid state-issued driver's license and passport
- Intermediate computer skills in MS office products and able to learn company maintenance software
- Fluent in the English language, both written and spoken
- Able to multitask in a stressful and deadline-driven environment
- Previous line maintenance and/or supervisory experience preferred