Licensed Fleet Maintenance Manager / Controller

JOB TITLE :   Licensed Fleet Maintenance Manager / Controller

LOCATION : Oakland, CA

SALARY : $100,000-140,000 / year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details :

Job Type : Direct Hire

Industry : Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks : Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide : Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions :

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary :

Manage day-to-day scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of fleet assets using MRO / maintenance tracking software to ensure operational schedules are maintained

Coordinate daily maintenance tasking with crew leads, including task identification, assignment, and tracking progress to completion against a master schedule

Define, review, and update work package scope and task relationships

Review and audit completed work packages for accuracy and completeness

Provide technical briefings and maintenance status updates to flight crews and operations management as required

Coordinate with Maintenance Planning, Asset Management, Leadership, and Flight Operations to align maintenance activities with flight schedule requirements

Coordinate with Planning to schedule and accomplish aircraft modifications

Maintain accurate maintenance tracking to prevent overflying deferrals and scheduled maintenance requirements

Provide precise, timely reports and maintenance status information across multiple fleet platforms

Create, revise, review, and execute Maintenance Programs within MRO software

Develop, track, and report departmental KPIs and performance metrics

Perform other duties as assigned by the employer

Preference for onsite candidates

Remote considered for candidates with extensive Part 135 / 145 experience

Requirements :

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum 3 years of experience in an aviation / aerospace maintenance control and / or maintenance planning role

Minimum 3 years of line maintenance experience

Minimum 3 years of planning or control experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Working knowledge of Part 135 and / or Part 145 operations

Experience using maintenance tracking or MRO software

Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Highly organized with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced and high-stress operational environments

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Skills :

FAA A&P Certification highly desired

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field preferred

Experience with MRO software strongly preferred

About Us :

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements :

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords :  aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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