Maintenance Controller

Maintenance Controller

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Maintenance Controller FULL-TIME Opportunity in O'Fallon, MO

• Starting Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
• On Duty Housing Available

Air Evac Lifeteam is an industry leader that provides life extending air and ground medical services through the rapid transport of the critically ill and injured. We are renowned for state-of-the-art helicopter equipment, a safety-first culture, and successful patient missions.

Our Maintenance Controllers monitors daily activities for the 135 maintenance operations. Receives calls from the field about aircraft being placed out of service (OOS) for maintenance. Creates all OOS for maintenance pages and is responsible for OOS maintenance updates. Initiates calls to mechanics for unscheduled maintenance and coordinates all efforts in returning an aircraft to service to include personnel, parts, tools and technical data. Ensures return to service (RTS) procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

• Monitors Daily Activities for the 135 Maintenance Operations.
• Ensures all maintenance performed is addressed in RAMCO.
• Assists the Maintenance Control Manager, ADOM/DOM in the surveillance of AEL 135 operations for compliance
• Issues authorization for inspection/overhaul extensions and maintains log of authorized inspection extensions.
• Receives calls from the field about aircraft being placed out of service (OOS) for maintenance.
• Receives calls from Mechanics/Pilots for aircraft being placed OOS for maintenance.
• Reviews with Mechanic/Pilot proper write up to be entered into the maintenance record
• Ensures an AML is created in RAMCO to record all maintenance performed
• Creates all OOS for maintenance pages and is responsible for OOS for maintenance updates.
• Initiates calls to mechanics for unscheduled maintenance and coordinates all efforts in returning an aircraft to service to include personnel, parts, tools and technical data.
• Assists mechanics in troubleshooting aircraft and engine problems
• Works through procedures to identify proper parts required and ensures they are ordered appropriately
• Contact Technical Representatives or Engineering services to gather technical data, expanded damage limits, or detailed repair guidance to expedite RTS as required Ensures return to service (RTS) procedures are followed.
• Issues MEL control numbers for deferred maintenance and ensures proper tracking in RAMCO Issues MEL extensions as appropriate.
• Ensures all required maintenance record entries are made

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid and current AandP license
• Valid and current Driver’s license
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Well-organized, analytical and self-directed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge in aircraft, engine, and component records
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and records books
• Ability to direct, control, and plan large and detailed schedules of maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of helicopter maintenance experience

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam: As a national leader in air ambulance, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.  

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HAS, EAP, vacation and paid time off.