Maintenance Controller

Overview

About Wheels Up 

 

Wheels Up is a leading provider of on-demand private aviation and one of the largest companies in the industry. Wheels Up offers a complete global aviation solution with a large and diverse fleet and a global network of safety-vetted charter operators, all backed by an uncompromising commitment to safety and service. Customers can access charter and membership programs, as well as unique commercial travel benefits through a one-of-a-kind, strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also offers cargo, safety and security solutions and managed services to individuals, industry, government and civil organizations. 

Wheels Up is guided by the mission to deliver a premium solution for every customer journey. With the Wheels Up mobile app and website, members and customers have the digital convenience to search, book and fly. 

For more information, please visit: wheelsup.com 

 

 

Role Overview 

 

Wheels Up Private Jets is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheels Up. Its services include Private Membership, Aircraft Management, Maintenance, FBO services, Charter Operations, and Aircraft sales. We offer a challenging and rewarding career in an exciting and dynamic industry. This is a chance to join a team which has an incredible depth of knowledge as well as the drive to deliver service excellence to our clients across a wide variety of sectors from the military to ultra -high-net-worth individuals 

 

Wheels Up is looking for a world-class Maintenance Controller in Chamblee, GA to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals, fueled by the most powerful brand in private aviation, as we continue our mission of democratizing the private aviation space through cutting-edge technology and innovative product and service offerings.  

Responsibilities

Responsibilities 

As a Maintenance Controller, you are responsible for ensuring that aircraft within the Wheels Up Private Jets operated fleet are maintained in compliance with all regulatory requirements. You are responsible for monitoring aircraft, initiating, and overseeing maintenance events to ensure aircraft are returned to service in a timely and effective manner. In an executive capacity, the Maintenance Controller supervises the maintenance and/or alteration of Wheels Up Private Jets operated aircraft. As the delegate of the aircraft certificate holder’s Director of Maintenance (DOM), you will execute certain designated functions of the DOM’s office. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all company policies as outlined in the WUPJ operating manual. 

• Ensure all out-of-service for maintenance aircraft are repaired in a timely manner. 

• Assign maintenance personnel, including vendors, in the correct performance of aircraft repairs and overseeing repair efforts as well as maintaining communication on repair status. 
• Create work packages for scheduled, unscheduled, and Line Maintenance.  
• Coordinate with maintenance vendors to plan, execute, oversee, and document maintenance events.  
• Ensure all departments affected by a grounded aircraft are aware of the status of the aircraft.  
• Review aircraft records and tracking to ensure compliance with maintenance programs.  

• Work harmoniously with Maintenance Leadership, Flight Operations, maintenance vendors, and all operational entities and personnel.  
• Ensure proper documentation of the work performed on aircraft prior to approval of the aircraft for return-to-service.  
• Ensure required aircraft parts are obtained and shipped in a timely manner. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Valid and current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate 

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in Part 121, 135/91

Wheels Up Story

What’s In It For You 

At Wheels Up, you will help make the extraordinary possible.  Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our 5x5 Values - Safety, Trust, Accountability, Belonging and Innovation - the core of who we are and what we celebrate.  At Wheels Up, our people are our success. Exploring a career at Wheels Up gives you a chance earn amazing compensation and benefits, helping you and your family have the type of balance you deserve in both your career, and life away from work: 

• Competitive salary 

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 6% 
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave 
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits 
• Family care assi