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JOB TITLE: Licensed Fleet Maintenance Manager / Controller
LOCATION: Oakland, CA
SALARY: $100,000-140,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Manage day-to-day scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of fleet assets using MRO/maintenance tracking software to ensure operational schedules are maintained

• Coordinate daily maintenance tasking with crew leads, including task identification, assignment, and tracking progress to completion against a master schedule

• Define, review, and update work package scope and task relationships

• Review and audit completed work packages for accuracy and completeness

• Provide technical briefings and maintenance status updates to flight crews and operations management as required

• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning, Asset Management, Leadership, and Flight Operations to align maintenance activities with flight schedule requirements

• Coordinate with Planning to schedule and accomplish aircraft modifications

• Maintain accurate maintenance tracking to prevent overflying deferrals and scheduled maintenance requirements

• Provide precise, timely reports and maintenance status information across multiple fleet platforms

• Create, revise, review, and execute Maintenance Programs within MRO software

• Develop, track, and report departmental KPIs and performance metrics

• Perform other duties as assigned by the employer

• Preference for onsite candidates

• Remote considered for candidates with extensive Part 135/145 experience

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an aviation/aerospace maintenance control and/or maintenance planning role

• Minimum 3 years of line maintenance experience

• Minimum 3 years of planning or control experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Working knowledge of Part 135 and/or Part 145 operations

• Experience using maintenance tracking or MRO software

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

• Highly organized with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced and high-stress operational environments

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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