What is the position: This position coordinates maintenance activities, sets operational priorities, and supports Maintenance Controllers in minimizing delays and maximizing fleet reliability.

Essential Functions:

• Accountable for the Safety Management System (SMS) responsibilities described in the Company's SMS Manual and Title 14 CFR Part 5.23.
• Maintenance Controllers are responsible for monitoring all maintenance activity outside of heavy maintenance.
• Monitor real-time aircraft status and coordinate corrective actions for all aircraft maintenance events.

• Evaluate discrepancies and determine appropriate deferral or corrective action per the GMM.
• Coordinate with System Operations Control, station maintenance, maintenance planning, and materials to support AOG recovery, unscheduled maintenance, and scheduled maintenance.
• Authorize and track return-to-service activities and RII signoffs per FAA regulations.
• Maintain detailed aircraft status notes, event documentation, IROP consequences and system updates.
• Ensure adherence to the Safety Management System (SMS) and report safety or quality concerns promptly.
• Liaise with vendors and on-call maintenance providers, validating parts, tooling, and labor compliance.
• Support operational readiness by proactively forecasting maintenance workload and resource needs.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of all positions at CommuteAir.
• Other duties as assigned.

Authorities:

• Perform any maintenance action on which he/she has been trained, qualified, or authorized.
• Shall have authority over line maintenance personnel.
• Shall have the authority to contact and authorize on-call maintenance vendors to provide maintenance services to CommuteAir aircraft.
• Shall have the authority to apply/clear deferral items in AMOS.
• May remove any aircraft from service when an unairworthy condition exists.

General requirements & qualifications:

• Must hold a current Airframe and Powerplant certificate and required Company authorizations.
• Have at least one year experience as a Certificated Mechanic.
• Have a good working knowledge of the aircraft systems and the flight operation.
• Know the Maintenance Policies and Procedures.
• Hold a valid state issued driver's license and government issued passport.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft 365.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Available for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities regularly.
• Legally authorized to work in the USA.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work

Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, sedentary work involves sitting most of the time and walking /standing occasionally with or without accommodation.

Visual Acuity:

Includes inspection, close assembly, clerical administrative; This is a minimal standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, computer, extensive reading.

Environmental Conditions:

Inside environmental conditions; protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

ADA Compliance:

CommuteAir is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws, CommuteAir ensure reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. Our goal is to foster a respectful, inclusive environment that supports accessibility and equity.

The above constitutes the general expectations of the role and should not be considered all inclusive. While some things may change as the position evolves, we expect every Commute Air employee to act in the best interest of the company, our employees, and our passengers