What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Controller position at CommuteAir Recruiting Team?
Who Are We?
Whether you’re building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA – we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality.
Where Are We Going?
We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United’s Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two Crew hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Washington Dulles, Albany, NY, and Knoxville, TN. We’ve grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too.
Together We Soar
Your success is our success. Community is everything to us at CommuteAir. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we’re innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.
Commitment to Inclusion
CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Artificial Intelligence in Hiring Notice
CommuteAir uses artificial intelligence and automated tools to support parts of our application review and recruiting process, including identifying relevant qualifications and managing candidate communications. These tools assist our recruiting team, but all screening, evaluation, and hiring decisions are made by humans. No AI system independently determines candidate eligibility or makes hiring decisions.
All employment decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.
Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process may contact our recruiting team for assistance.
What is the position: This position coordinates maintenance activities, sets operational priorities, and supports Maintenance Controllers in minimizing delays and maximizing fleet reliability.
Essential Functions:
- Accountable for the Safety Management System (SMS) responsibilities described in the Company's SMS Manual and Title 14 CFR Part 5.23.
- Maintenance Controllers are responsible for monitoring all maintenance activity outside of heavy maintenance.
- Monitor real-time aircraft status and coordinate corrective actions for all aircraft maintenance events.
- Evaluate discrepancies and determine appropriate deferral or corrective action per the GMM.
- Coordinate with System Operations Control, station maintenance, maintenance planning, and materials to support AOG recovery, unscheduled maintenance, and scheduled maintenance.
- Authorize and track return-to-service activities and RII signoffs per FAA regulations.
- Maintain detailed aircraft status notes, event documentation, IROP consequences and system updates.
- Ensure adherence to the Safety Management System (SMS) and report safety or quality concerns promptly.
- Liaise with vendors and on-call maintenance providers, validating parts, tooling, and labor compliance.
- Support operational readiness by proactively forecasting maintenance workload and resource needs.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of all positions at CommuteAir.
- Other duties as assigned.
Authorities:
- Perform any maintenance action on which he/she has been trained, qualified, or authorized.
- Shall have authority over line maintenance personnel.
- Shall have the authority to contact and authorize on-call maintenance vendors to provide maintenance services to CommuteAir aircraft.
- Shall have the authority to apply/clear deferral items in AMOS.
- May remove any aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists.
General requirements & qualifications:
- Must hold a current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required Company authorizations.
- Have at least one year experience as a Certificated Mechanic.
- Have a good working knowledge of the aircraft systems and the flight operation.
- Know the Maintenance Policies and Procedures.
- Hold a valid state issued driver's license and government issued passport.
- Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft 365.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Available for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
- Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly.
- Legally authorized to work in the USA.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work
Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, sedentary work involves sitting most of the time and walking /standing occasionally with or without accommodation.
Visual Acuity:
Includes inspection, close assembly, clerical administrative; This is a minimal standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer, extensive reading.
Environmental Conditions:
Inside environmental conditions; protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
ADA Compliance:
CommuteAir is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, CommuteAir ensure reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. Our goal is to foster a respectful, inclusive environment that supports accessibility and equity.
The above constitutes the general expectations of the role and should not be considered all inclusive. While some things may change as the position evolves, we expect every Commute Air employee to act in the best interest of the company, our employees, and our passengers