Maintenance Controller - Nashville/Smyrna, TN
Contour AirlinesAbout the role
Job DetailsJob Location: Contour Aviation Headquarters - Smyrna, TN 37167Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Installation - Maint - RepairContour is a long-established aviation services company with a diverse range of capabilities. At Contour, our core values guide every action and decision. We are unwavering in our commitment to integrity and safety, which remains at the heart of all our business lines. Our team members exemplify an attitude of excellence, consistently striving to think like a customer. We believe there is strength in unity, and we work together as a team to achieve ambitious goals.
Full-Time Employee Benefits & Compensation Overview
As a full-time employee of Contour, you are eligible for the following benefits and programs:
Insurance
Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date)
401(k) Savings Plan
Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date.
The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation.
Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding.
Paid Sick Leave
Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year.
Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours.
Vested Vacation Hours
Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date.
These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies.
Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges
NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of service.
Leaves of Absence
Eligible for various types of leave, including:
Medical Leave
Non-Medical Family Care Leave
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Personal Leave
Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding.
Compensation Details
The starting annual salary for this position is between $75,000.00 and $95,000.00 based on your prior work experience.
When you work on a Contour observed holiday, you are eligible to receive holiday pay which is paid at 2 times your hourly rate. Specific information regarding Contour’s observed holiday policy is outlined in our Employee Handbook which will be provided to you during the onboarding process should you be selected for employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Contour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.
Accommodations
Contour is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at hr@flycontour.com.
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Our rapid growth has created exciting career opportunities. We invite you to become part of our family and contribute to our ongoing success.
Summary of Essential Duties
The Maintenance Controller is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance operation of the airline’s fleet. This role provides real-time technical oversight and direction to maintenance personnel, monitors aircraft status, and coordinates maintenance support to minimize operational disruptions while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clear information affecting maintenance status, action plans, return to service estimates, and other technical information as required to Contour Flight Operations, Management and Maintenance Department personnel
Communicate directly with flight crew members when operational discrepancies are discovered, and obtain all necessary information needed by technicians to perform prompt and effective repairs.
Utilize maintenance tracking computer systems and accomplish the planning, scheduling, and logistics to complete all scheduled maintenance activities within the requirements of the aircraft inspection programs.
Update Computerized Maintenance Tracking Program with verified compliance information using audited return to service documentation.
Update Flight Operations Software (FOS) in real time, indicating aircraft fleet maintenance status.
Responsible for ensuring that mechanical delays are handled in a safe an
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