Western Global Airlines

Maintenance Controller

MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER

The Maintenance Controller provides support to the airline and line maintenance technicians. The Maintenance controller will monitor all planned maintenance events, coordinate with other responsible departments the resolution of any AOG or unpanned maintenance event and will provide any additional support as needed by the airline for the purpose of conducting safe and on-time flight operations.

Essential Duties:

  • Shall positively support and promote safety, security and quality as a fundamental function of the overall responsibility.
  • Ensure all aircraft are operated and maintained in accordance with the Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL) or other Western Global Airlines approved deferrals, and take necessary measures taken to correct these items.
  • Monitor deferrals and ensure planned action for correction at next maintenance opportunity. Monitor service checks and other planned events ensuring completion and compliance that all work is performed per applicable aircraft manuals and company policy and procedures.
  • Effective resolution of complex issues and repeat maintenance items through analysis of troubleshooting and manufacturer data to include soliciting or requesting any additional technical information necessary and directing actions to be taken to minimize cost and unnecessary part replacement. Configuration Deviation List (CDL) or other WGA approved deferrals, and take necessary measures taken to correct these items.
  • Effective communication with all required maintenance personnel, company leadership and within the Network Control Center relating to out of service aircraft and estimate of return to service time.
  • Effectively communicate to all maintenance personnel as needed so that there is a clear understanding of work that needs to be accomplished.
  • Provide guidance as needed regarding aircraft systems and general maintenance knowledge, with ability to communicate to less experienced mechanics.
  • Read and understand system wiring diagrams, and structural repair manual.
  • Will perform and adhere to all other responsibilities as described within the company General Maintenance Manual and will perform all other duties as assigned.


Education/Experience/Skills:

  • FAA A&P certificate
  • FCC General Radio Telephone Licenses preferred but not required.
  • Minimum of 1-year previous Maintenance Control experience or 3 years Line Maintenance Experience on Large Category Transport aircraft or any combination of both.
  • Minimum of 5-years MD11 and/or B747-400 or similar type aircraft experience.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willing to relocate to Estero, FL.


If you are looking for a fascinating, challenging and meaningful career in the airline industry, we encourage you to contact us. We take pride in finding and hiring the best people and providing them with opportunities to grow and excel.

Drug Free/EOE
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Airlines and Aviation

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