Maintenance Controller

Job purpose

Alpine Air is currently seeking a Maintenance Controller to be located at one of their maintenance bases including PVU, FSD, and OMA. The Maintenance Controller is a key member of the Maintenance Team and will be responsible to oversee all aspects of the fleet related to prevention, protection, and recovery, and ensure the fleet is operated efficiently. Responsibilities include overall reliability, maintenance, tooling, and materials availability, ensuring the best interest of the fleet is managed. Duties and responsibilities The selected applicant will oversee fleet maintenance and perform functions including:

• Coordinate fleet maintenance requirements with Regional Base Managers, Parts Manager, and company leadership as required
• Lead and administer weekly regional fleet conference calls with Regional Base Managers and Parts Manager for efficient maintenance loading
• Active role to improve efficiencies by identifying recurring problems, training opportunities, and recommending changes in procedures
• Direct and coordinate with Parts department to help ensure adequate spares and tooling are available to perform scheduled maintenance on time at pre-planned location
• Procure and coordinate with third party vendors maintenance event estimates and scheduling
• Coordinate with Flight Operations on any issues they may have regarding the aircraft or supporting programs
• Liaison with regulatory agencies as required
• Monitor key performance metrics and reporting aircraft reliability
• Advisory role identifying improvements to Approved Airworthiness Inspection Program in collaboration with Maintenance Team
• Active role improving Maintenance Programs ensuring potential “gaps” are rectified
• Coordinate with Materials Department to help ensure adequate spares and tooling are available to perform scheduled maintenance on time at pre-planned location
• Advisory role in the oversight of the daily fleet operations to help ensure a high dispatch reliability
• Proficient with the use of all technical manuals, Federal Regulations, and Company policies and procedures both current and revised
• Responsible for project coordination implementation and support as necessary
• Key point of contact & coordinator for resources and technical support as necessary in cases of major mechanical problems or AOG situations

Qualifications Qualifications include:

• Aircraft & Powerplant Certificate required; Inspection Authorization Certificate is preferred
• 2 years active in a Part 135/121 General Maintenance role
• Working knowledge & experience with Part 135/121 Operations related to: Records structure & management Maintenance Event Tracking Aircraft Conformity & On-boarding Approved Aircraft Inspection Program Vendor relations
• Working knowledge of airframe & engine inspection programs & requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail, verbal, and written communication skills required
• Must be an active listener and effective problem-solver who can meet tight deadlines
• Experience effectively communicating with regulatory agencies
• High school diploma required; BS/BA in administration or relevant field will be preferred

Critical “soft” skills

• Ability to interact effectively with people of all levels in the exchange of ideas, giving direction or explaining ideas
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to present results, analysis and recommendations to a target audience
• Skill in analyzing data, writing reports and tracking corrective actions to closure
• Ability to prepare and provide presentations and briefings to various levels of leadership
• Ability to work independently with only general oversight
• Demonstrates initiative
• Motivated and seeks solutions to problems

Working conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. This position is a Full-Time position, 35-40 hours per week, with competitive compensation of benefits and 401k with matching contribution. Paid Time Off, eight paid holidays per year, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance are available immediately upon employment. Physical requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.