Aircraft Maintenance Controller

STS Technical Services is seeking an

experienced Aircraft Maintenance Controller to join the team

supporting Kalitta Charters in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In this role,

you’ll manage off-site maintenance and scheduling for our client’s

fleet, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

This position is central to the coordination of maintenance

activities, and it plays a vital role in ensuring the continued

airworthiness of each aircraft. Key Responsibilities As an Aircraft

Maintenance Controller, you will : Liaise Continuously with

outstation maintenance facilities to monitor aircraft status, total

times, inspections, time changes, and work requests. Provide

Technical Assistance to maintenance employees and contract agencies

to resolve complex technical issues. Authorize and Track MELs,

CDLs, and carry-over items; maintain thorough daily logs and

troubleshoot documentation. De-Brief Flight Crews and mechanics at

the end of daily operations to identify and address maintenance

needs. Coordinate with Flight Operations to manage aircraft

movement for scheduled maintenance, maintenance actions, and

required downtimes. Project Spare Requirements for all Rotable

components and track delivery timelines. Communicate with

Leadership on all maintenance performed, including via electronic

reports or other methods requested by the Director of Maintenance.

Schedule Maintenance to comply with company requirements, ensuring

all necessary parts and personnel meet the aircraft on time for “A”

checks and other maintenance activities. Make Final Decisions on

line maintenance actions, ensuring timely and effective repairs.

Conduct Quality Control Reviews of deferrals from previous shifts

for accuracy and completeness. Update Operations and Quality

Departments on maintenance status changes to ensure real-time

aircraft status is communicated to Flight Operations, Crew

Scheduling, Sales, and Quality Control. Organize Maintenance

Paperwork for Quality Control review, ensuring all documentation is

complete and accurate. Qualifications & Skills Education : High

School Diploma or GED Licenses : A&P Certificate and a valid,

unrestricted driver’s license Experience : Minimum 2 years of

experience in large fixed-wing aircraft maintenance. Boeing 727 and

737 experience preferred. Preferred Skills Intermediate proficiency

in MS Office, computer software, and internet use. Strong

multi-tasking skills, resourcefulness, and ability to handle

high-paced environments. Effective communicator with an ability to

work in a team-oriented setting and respect diverse populations and

cultures. Experience handling sensitive and confidential

information with ethics and discretion. Friendly, outgoing

personality capable of relationship-building with various teams.

Physical Requirements This position requires regular standing,

sitting, talking, hearing, and frequent use of hands for computer

and phone use. Work Environment Location : Based at Willow Run

Airport (YIP) in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with no remote work option.

Schedule : Full-time with mandatory overtime as needed; applicants

must be flexible and available to meet the demands of this dynamic

role. Why STS Technical Services? STS Technical Services is a Top

100 Staffing Firm specializing in aerospace, industrial, and

defense staffing solutions. We take pride in connecting qualified

professionals with exciting career opportunities. Join us, and be

part of a team that values expertise, integrity, and a commitment

to high standards in aviation. Apply Today If you are a skilled and

experienced Aircraft Maintenance Controller ready to make an impact

with Kalitta Charters, we encourage you to apply now. Take the next

step in your career with STS Technical Services! #IndeedAM