Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join Southern Airways, the biggest little airline in the industry, and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your excellent customer service skills will shine! As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Surf Air Mobility, we provide route services throughout the contiguous United States and the Hawaiian Islands.

Our company mantra, "Every Passenger, Every Day, Every Flight," is at the heart of everything we do. By joining our team, youll have the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives while contributing to our mission of providing exceptional service and prioritizing passenger safety.

Southern Airways is experiencing tremendous growth, offering endless opportunities for learning and career advancement. Whether youre new to the airline industry or looking to enhance your skills, youll receive comprehensive training and support to excel in your role.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER A&P

FLSA STAUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORT TO: SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE CONTROL

The Maintenance Controller is responsible for coordinating scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of aircraft. This is an office position (non-remote). The incumbent will be required to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance to Dallas. TX HQ. Various shifts are available. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Duties

• Ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Manage off-site maintenance and scheduling for maintenance events involving Company aircraft.
• Update the maintenance tracking system whenever a deferral is opened, closed, and or updated.
• Ensure planned and unplanned maintenance for MEL’s are performed within the deadline of MEL’s and in accordance with the Company and OEM manuals.
• Provide troubleshooting advice as required to Company and contract/vendor personnel.
• Update the aircraft times, cycles, dates, etc. daily in the maintenance tracking system for each aircraft, engine, and propeller.
• Provide the group and Company personnel with a daily overview of all aircraft technical status, open defects and short-term maintenance events (30 days or less).
• Answer phones and emails while on duty to coordinate maintenance events with maintenance providers.
• Keep GOC/SOCC informed of aircraft status.
• Audit approved maintenance providers per the GMM and assist in maintaining authorized vendor data base.
• Verify documents prior to release of an aircraft from maintenance.
• Track unscheduled maintenance events per the CASS program.
• Coordinate technical publications in support of approved vendors.
• Ensure material requirements for any defects made when stockroom personnel or parts purchasing personnel are gone for the day is ordered and tracking numbers provided.
• Work with other departments as required (i.e., line maintenance, base maintenance, maintenance planning, quality, RII inspectors, records, etc.).
• Prioritize equipment repair needs.
• Assist with training other Maintenance Controllers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Maintenance Control and/or the DOM.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S per the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Must pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen per airline and/or company regulations.

Preferred

• Prior maintenance control experience.

Physical requirements:

• General office duties.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience.

Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance.

Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.

Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including:

• Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
• Discounts on hotels and resorts
• Car rentals at reduced rates

Discounted cruises

Southern Airways Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, or disability.