Maintenance Controller - Cessna Citation XLS

Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with a diverse range of capabilities. At Contour Airlines, our core values guide every action and decision. We are unwavering in our commitment to integrity and safety, which remains at the heart of all our business lines. Our team members exemplify an attitude of excellence, consistently striving to think like a customer. We believe there is strength in unity, and we work together as a team to achieve ambitious goals.

Full-Time Employee Benefits & Compensation Overview

As a full-time employee of Contour Airlines, you are eligible for the following benefits and programs:

Insurance

• Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date)
  
  

401(k) Savings Plan

• Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date.
• The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation.
• Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding.
  
  

Paid Sick Leave

• Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
  
  

Vested Vacation Hours

• Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date.
• These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies.
  
  

Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges

• NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour Airlines upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of service.
  
  

Leaves of Absence

• Eligible for various types of leave, including:
• Medical Leave
• Non-Medical Family Care Leave
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Personal Leave
• Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Airlines Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding.
  
  

Compensation Details

• Contour Airlines offers a competitive salary based on your prior work experience.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Contour Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.

Accommodations

Contour Airlines is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at hr@flycontour.com.

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Summary Of Essential Duties

The Maintenance Controller is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance operation of the airline's fleet. This role provides real-time technical oversight and direction to maintenance personnel, monitors aircraft status, and coordinates maintenance support to minimize operational disruptions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear information affecting maintenance status, action plans, return to service estimates, and other technical information as required to Contour Flight Operations, Management and Maintenance Department personnel
• Communicate directly with flight crew members when operational discrepancies are discovered, and obtain all necessary information needed by technicians to perform prompt and effective repairs.
• Utilize maintenance tracking computer systems and accomplish the planning, scheduling, and logistics to complete all scheduled maintenance activities within the requirements of the aircraft inspection programs.
• Update Computerized Maintenance Tracking Program with verified compliance information using audited return to service documentation.
• Update Flight Operations Software (FOS) in real time, indicating aircraft fleet maintenance status.
• Responsible for ensuring that mechanical delays are handled in a safe and expeditious manner and in accordance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
• Maintenance Controller will coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance and Purchasing, as required, to expedite aircraft return to service.
• Control and tracking of all deferred maintenance items (DMI)
• Ensure all parts needed to clear DMIs are ordered per procedures
• Authorize deferred maintenance items (DMI), (MEL, CDL, and MCI).
• Ensure all deferrals are accomplished in accordance with company manuals and FARs.
• Responsible for completing and distributing all applicable forms and documents in accordance with procedures set forth in company General Maintenance Manual
• Provide tracking of parts and equipment while they are in transit to an aircraft on ground (AOG) aircraft.
• Provides point of contact and control for maintenance performed on Company aircraft away from main maintenance base by company personnel or contract maintenance.
• Monitors and schedules short term inspections and Airworthiness Directives (AD). (Short term is defined as seven (7) days or less and/or 100 Flight Hours or less.)
• Obtain required approvals and completion of Ferry Flight Authorization Forms.
• Coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on company aircraft
• Other duties as assigned by the leadership