Aircraft Maintenance Controller

STS Technical Services is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Controllerfor a direct hire opportunity with a U.S.-based commercial airline in Denver, Colorado. This full-time role offers relocation assistance and places you at the center of real-time aircraft maintenance decision making.

As a Maintenance Controller, you will oversee daily aircraft maintenance activities, provide real-time technical guidance, and coordinate across departments to ensure aircraft readiness, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role is critical to maintaining smooth and efficient flight operations.

• Location: Denver, Colorado
  
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
  
• Relocation Assistance: Available for eligible candidates
  

• Direct and support aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures
  
• Provide real-time troubleshooting and technical guidance to line maintenance teams
  
• Authorize MEL and CDL deferrals and determine appropriate repair actions
  
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, and the System Operations Center to manage out-of-service aircraft
  
• Route aircraft to support operational and maintenance requirements
  
• Maintain accurate documentation related to delays, cancellations, and mechanical discrepancies
  
• Log shift activity and ensure clear communication during shift handovers
  
• Maintain awareness of fleet-wide mechanical readiness at all times
  
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability in every maintenance decision
  

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
  
• Minimum five years of line maintenance experience or a combination of line, heavy maintenance, and avionics troubleshooting experience
  
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and maintenance control procedures
  
• Clear and effective communication and decision-making skills
  
• Completion of Maintenance Training Required Inspection Item course (Vol. D) required post-hire
  

• Five years of line maintenance experience on Airbus A319 or A320 family aircraft
  
• Previous Maintenance Control or Maintenance Coordination Center experience
  
• FCC First Class Radio Telephone Certificate
  

• Union position with starting pay of $52.00 per hour
  
• Relocation assistance available for eligible hires
  
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire
  
• 401(k) with employer match
  
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  
• Airline travel benefits and industry discounts
  

• Business casual work environment
  
• Must be available to work any shift
  
• Night shifts are common, typically running from approximately 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
  

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm specializing in placing skilled professionals into high-impact roles across aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. We connect talent with direct hire and contract opportunities nationwide.

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