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Description

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.? 

Job Title: Maintenance Controller 

Location: Orlando, FL 

Department: Maintenance Control 

Reports To: Manager of Maintenance Control  

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates with Flight Operations and Quality Control to resolve whether an inoperative item on aircraft can be deferred, allowing the aircraft to continue to its destination. Advises Operations Control regarding aircraft status. Responds via phone to requests for information in a clear and understandable manner 
• Supervises, directs, and works with Company and contract maintenance personnel in troubleshooting aircraft and systems ensuring airworthiness in accordance with Company Maintenance manuals and procedures. Assists flight crews with troubleshooting problems.  
• Duties of the Maintenance Controllers include but are not limited to the following: 
• Retrieves information from and refers to Aircraft Manuals, Company Manuals and other approved resources in order to Troubleshoot, repair, identify parts and obtain part numbers 
• Provides repair history information to Maintenance personnel 
• Coordinates the procurement of parts related to inoperative items. Coordinates with the AOG Purchaser on duty 
• Coordinates the procurement and allocation of special tooling for the line stations to repair or test inoperative items 
• Coordinates with Maintenance ensuring Mechanics are available to perform repairs, including contract personnel. Coordinates with Flight Control as needed in order to send Mechanics with aircraft to perform repairs 
• Provides current aircraft status and schedules based on reports from Maintenance, Quality Control, and flight crew 
• Reviews aircraft logs and recommends repair priorities to Maintenance Department 
• Works with other airline personnel involved with contract maintenance of Company aircraft 
• Ensures MEL/CDL procedures are adhered to 
• Reviews and keeps the Maintenance Controller Log up to date and accurate 
• Provides technical assistance in support of maintenance operations
• Identify repetitive items and ensure that a plan is organized and implemented to troubleshoot and repairs repetitive items in a timely manner. Coordinates all activity with department heads 
• Reviews all aircraft discrepancies and delays for possible MISR/SDR reportable items. Follows procedures for MISR/SDR data collection 
• Monitors all delays and follow delay report procedures 
• Performs other related duties as assigned 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must possess a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating 
• Have at least three years maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with an air carrier 
• Have completed all initial and recurrent training required to ensure that they are qualified to perform their duties 

Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Ability to use technical manuals, good mechanical aptitude and solve problems effectively. 
• Ability to stay focused and work under pressure. 
• Previous leadership experience 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Organized self-directed individual who is a team player with strong work ethics. 
• Must be able to prioritize effectively.  
• Strong analytical skills  
• Must be punctual and Reliable. 

Certificates/Licenses:

• Airframe and Power plant Certificate 
• Federal Communications Commission license, preferred. 

Travel/Other Requirements:

Must be able to travel for maintenance training and/or aircraft familiarization. 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copy machine/printer. 
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work 
• Light to moderate lifting up to 10 pounds. 

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, and overhead lights). 
• Ability to work in a confined office or open cubicle environment 

The work physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed.? The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development.? We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.? We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.