Maintenance Operational Controller

Job summary

The Maintenance Operational Controller coordinates with flight operations, maintenance production, and planning to ensure aircraft availability and schedule adherence. They also manage technical activities, parts procurement, and administrative functions to support timely aircraft repairs and return-to-service processes.

Job details

If you are a motivated, energetic, and challenge driven individual who is eager to succeed then imagine a career with us. PAL Technical Services is a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, heavy maintenance checks, and software applications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets. PAL Technical Services is seeking qualified applications for the two Maintenance Operational Controllers at our St. John’s, NL base. Duties and Responsibilities: * Coordinate and communicate with Flight Operations, Maintenance Production, and Planning to ensure availability of aircraft in conjunction with the planned flight schedules and the Aircraft Maintenance Forecast * Communicate with Flight and Commercial Operations in establishing daily flight schedule adjustments when required to meet operational change requirements and On Time Performance * Assist Production Crew Chief and Flight Operations during Irregular Operations (IROPS) or OOS events for coordination and timely completion of aircraft repairs and aircraft return to service * Coordinate with the Production Managers and Maintenance Planners in scheduling all technical activities for the repair, inspection, and modification of company aircraft * Coordinate with the Purchase and Inventory department to ensure the timely delivery of parts and components for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance * Communicate with 3rd party maintenance providers when required to arrange for unscheduled maintenance repairs out of base, and assist Production Managers and Shift Supervisor to expedite the aircraft return to service * Provide administrative functions in Maintenance Operations Control to ensure technical dispatch requirements are met * Administrative support for AOG bookings related to AMEs operating out of base during IROPS * Maintain up to date tracking and Aircraft Defect Control and Handling processes for enroute aircraft maintenance and MEL control within limitations Coordinate with the Shift Supervisor for corrective action at a maintenance base. * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Must have a thorough knowledge of the Maintenance Control Manual and Maintenance Control Systems. * Must possess a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence for a minimum of 5 years. * Thorough knowledge of all types of company aircraft operated and maintained. * Ability to organize and plan effectively for the timely completion of assigned tasks. * Ability to work and communicate effectively with other departments and maintenance staff. * Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities. * Ability to shift focus given changing priorities and time constraints. * Proficiency with PC (Word, Excel, MS Outlook) is a definite asset. * Flexible working hours including weekends and night shifts. Why work for PAL Techncial Services? PAL Techncial Services values its employees and offers a competitive benefits package. The Perks of being one of our PALs: * Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with multiple airlines * Industry discounts * Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance * Pension Plan with Employer Matching * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Employee Tuition Assistance Program * Employee and Family Assistance Programs If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for travel, enjoy meeting with people and take pride and ownership in what you do, then you’re the person we are looking for! PAL Techncial Services is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you. #PALTechnicalServices

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Operational Controller coordinates with flight operations, maintenance production, and planning to ensure aircraft availability and schedule adherence. They also manage technical activities, parts procurement, and administrative functions to support timely aircraft repairs and return-to-service processes.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license with at least 5 years of experience. A thorough knowledge of maintenance control systems and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, is required.

Benefits

• Personal travel privileges
• Interline agreements
• Industry discounts
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension plan with employer matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee tuition assistance program
• Employee and family assistance programs

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Maintenance control
• Aircraft maintenance
• Aviation operations
• Technical dispatch
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Planning
• Scheduling
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office
• Aircraft defect control
• MEL control
• Regulatory compliance
• Administrative Support
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Energetic
• Operation Maintenance
• Administrative Functions
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Control Systems
• Discounts And Allowances
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• On-Time Performance
• Time Management
• Technical Services
• Challenge Driven
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Transportation
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Security & Safety
• Maintenance Operations Controller
• Transportation Traffic Controller
• Air Traffic Controllers

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