Job Description

The Maintenance Controller will oversee daily checks and balances of systems and records, primarily interacting with pilots and mechanics to address discrepancies and troubleshoot issues. The role requires monitoring and deferring items with maintenance and flight crews, managing aircraft out of service, and ensuring timely troubleshooting of deferred items. Responsibilities include coordinating the routing for scheduled maintenance, providing technical information to flight operations, and utilizing maintenance tracking computer systems for planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily monitoring of Deferred Maintenance Items (DMI) and F listings, aiming to clear 10-day deferrals within 3 days.
• Initiate the process to order parts and ensure deferred items are fixed promptly.
• Conduct daily line checks and tire pressure checks, updating service schedules in the system.
• Collaborate with flight operations and maintenance personnel to provide clear information affecting maintenance status and return to service estimates.
• Communicate directly with flight crewmembers to obtain necessary information for technicians to perform repairs.
• Utilize computerized maintenance tracking systems for planning, scheduling, and logistics.
• Update Flight Operations Software (FOS) in real-time with aircraft fleet maintenance status.
• Ensure mechanical delays are handled safely and expediently according to the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
• Coordinate with flight operations, maintenance, and purchasing to expedite aircraft return to service.
• Track and control all deferred maintenance items (DMI), ensuring compliance with company manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Complete and distribute forms and documents as outlined in the General Maintenance Manual.
• Provide tracking of parts and equipment during transit to aircraft on ground (AOG).
• Serve as the point of contact and control for maintenance performed on company aircraft away from the main base.
• Plan and track scheduled maintenance workload.
• Obtain approvals and complete Ferry Flight Authorization Forms.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company aircraft.

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to multitask and possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficiency in executing basic functions and programs on PC, with good typing skills.
• Basic spreadsheet management skills.

• Experience with CRJ 700/900 and Part Station 121 preferred.
• Regional carrier or CRJ service center experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to relocate to STL full-time.

This established regional airline offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with a flexible 3 or 4-day work week. Employees enjoy special company events like Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, as well as holiday pay for working on holidays. Additional benefits include life insurance, term disability, flight benefits, travel discounts, standby travel, discounted sonic tools, paid training, and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

The Maintenance Controller role involves a 3-day work week with shifts rotating every other Wednesday, working 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be open to day or overnight shifts, with potential schedules including Sun, Mon, Tues, and every other Wednesday or every other Wednesday, Thurs, Fri, Sat. The work environment is heavily phone-driven, requiring multitasking and adaptability to constantly changing priorities.

**If interested, please apply or call Danielle at 3 1 6 4 4 8 4 4 8 9**Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $77000.00 - $87000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeton,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.