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Senior Maintenance Controller

Atlas Air

KYFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Airframe And Powerplant License

Job overview

Atlas Air is hiring a Senior Maintenance Controller. Atlas Air Worldwide seeks a Senior Maintenance Controller to manage and control maintenance operations on a shift basis, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable aircraft operations. The role serves as the primary point of contact for out‑of‑service aircraft, coordinates maintenance, tooling, and parts support, and provides technical guidance while maintaining shift turnover logs and collaborating with internal and vendor teams.

Key focus areas include Coordinate maintenance, tooling, and parts support with vendors and internal departments, Manage parts and manpower requirements for engine and aircraft repairs, and Implement repair action plans and remove aircraft from service if needed.

Important skills include Read Wiring Diagrams, Strong Written Communication, Strong Oral Communication, Collaboration, Value, and Passion. Preferred (not required): Read Structural Repair Manuals, Read Maintenance Manuals, Read Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and Planning And Organizing Workloads.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read Wiring DiagramsRead Structural Repair ManualsRead Maintenance ManualsRead Illustrated Parts CatalogsStrong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationCollaborationValuePassionPlanning and Organizing WorkloadsWorking Under Pressure

Qualifications

Airframe and Powerplant LicenseHigh School Diploma/G.E.D.5+ Years Airline Industry Experience1+ Year Microsoft Windows Software ExperienceLegally Authorized to Work in United StatesSafety SensitiveShift Work 12 Hours

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$94,000.00 - $126,500.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Position Summary: Manages and controls maintenance operations on a shift basis in order to provide safe, compliant and reliable aircraft operations. Is the primary point of contact regarding aircraft out of service and the current mechanical status of all aircraft in Atlas Air / Polar Air fleets. Focal point within the Global Control Center for all aircraft maintenance related items and provides bidirectional communications to business unit members as required by the general maintenance manual and internal operating procedures. Responsible for reviewing all maintenance discrepancies for operational impact and coordinating with fleet management for the development of action plans.

Major Job Accountabilities:

Coordinates the maintenance, tooling and parts support for all maintenance activities with our vendors and internal departments.

Coordinates parts and manpower requirements for engine/aircraft repair beyond the capability of contract vendors and monitors repair activities through to completion.

Coordinates with Line Maintenance, Major Maintenance, Engineering and Manufacturing Representatives concerning aircraft maintenance issues.

Manages implementation of repair action plans.

Has the authority to remove an aircraft from service if maintenance work is not satisfactorily completed.

Provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel and is available for consultation and decisions on technical operational and procedural matters.

Researches and completes SDR reports and works in conjunction with the FAA liaison to provide follow-up as requested by the FAA.

Analyzes problem areas and recommends corrective action through technical interaction with maintenance vendors, engineering and flight crews.

Identifies chronic aircraft problems and develops detailed action plans for their repair.

Briefs maintenance management on aircraft systems problems and provides corrective action plans.

Provides sufficient turnover to on-coming personnel so they are familiar with all work in progress and all items requiring follow up.

Maintains a shift turnover log of all communications pertaining to out-of-service aircraft and critical or damage events including documentation of aircraft worked during shift

Maintains a shift turnover log Review prior shift logs and is familiar with previous shift activity

Travels with the aircraft to gather additional information on aircraft problems as required.

Briefs MCC Duty Manager and above on status of all aircraft in work on shift.

Provides on the job training for Maintenance Control Specialists

Qualifications:

Airframe and Powerplant License required.

Minimum 5 years experience in the airline industry, preferably with wide-body aircraft.

Strong written and oral communication skills

Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.

Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads

Ability to stay focused and work under pressure

Able to read wiring diagrams, structural repair manuals, maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogs.

Minimum of 1 year experience with Microsoft Windows based computer software applications.

Special Demands:

No Travel

Safety Sensitive

Shifts: 12 hours - any/all shifts (24/7/365 operation) including holidays

Salary Range: $94,000 - 126,500

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

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Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$94,000—$126,500 USD

AtAtlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

4157113009

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