What are the responsibilities and job description for the TPS - Maintenance Controller - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) - NAS Patuxent River, MD position at The Vertex Company?
Provides daily oversight of all functional and operational activities in maintenance control of aircraft, and assists the Senior Maintenance Manager with daily operations. The maintenance controller assists in the operations of the maintenance departments per the COMNAVAIRFORINST CH-1. Defines and assigns responsibilities by shift, functions, and operations per directives. This position must ensure the full and effective employment of assigned personnel. Develops and maintains preventative maintenance programs. Ensures all work is scheduled and performed safely and efficiently. Organizes the daily tasks and initiates the priorities to the work center supervisors. Provides management with data, in graphic and narrative form, necessary to make qualitative decisions about aircraft, equipment, test bench, SE, material condition, readiness, utilization, maintenance workload, and upcoming workload. This person must review NALCOMIS Reports, DBs SAME / FAME, and MESMs for accuracy, completeness, and content to provide mission-ready aircraft for the flight schedule. Ensures the oil consumption has been reviewed for each engine / gearbox before every flight (as required). They are required to update the aircraft W&B and configuration for each flight as applicable. Ensures aircraft are scheduled for inspections at the interval specified in the applicable MRCs. Reviews ADB to ensure all downing discrepancies and all flight safety QA inspections are signed off and a valid daily / turnaround inspection is completed. Ensures aircraft are properly configured for mission flight(s) IAW the fight schedule. This individual assists with planning meetings in advance of each phase inspection. This position requires assistance in the input of required data for the Monthly Maintenance Plan (MMP). Must be familiar with the individual aircraft FAD status and provide appropriate oversight and initiate supply priority and project codes. This person is responsible to assist in the determination of properly assigned cannibalization actions and approval requests. This person is required to conduct regular reviews and control the assigned AWM. Coordinates and works closely with projects to ensure total maintenance accountability is maintained and directed from maintenance control. Schedules and holds periodic planning and informational meetings. Ensures all direct report employees and maintenance employees receive job and safety training. At times, this individual may be required to go on detachment and perform other duties as assigned. Release aircraft safe for flight.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline.
Experience : At least eight (8) years of experience with at least two (2) years of management experience preferred. Must have been a Maintenance Controller for T / M / S aircraft assigned for a minimum of two (2) years with previous documented “Safe to release aircraft Safe for Flight” authority. Have a full understanding of project requirements and how they interface with the daily maintenance tasks. Must have a strong knowledge of scheduled tracking systems to ensure tracking and compliance of all scheduled maintenance is accomplished by IAW instructions. This person must have extensive technical knowledge of aircraft, machinery, facilities, and equipment. A strong mechanical aptitude is required to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas. This person must understand technical language terms in a relevant technical field. Complete knowledge and understanding of the NAVAIRINST and COMNAVAIRFORINST CH-1. This individual must have the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels. This person must know about computerized maintenance programs (NALCOMIS).
Vertex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values : Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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