Aircraft Maintenance Controller

STS Technical Services is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Controller in Chicago, Illinois, to support aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting and return-to-service activities for onboard broadband connectivity systems.

This role is designed for an aviation professional with a strong understanding of aircraft maintenance, electrical systems and avionics installations. The Aircraft Maintenance Controller will work closely with airline partners, maintenance planners and contract maintenance personnel to ensure work is completed accurately, documented properly and performed in accordance with applicable company, airline and FAA requirements.

Position Overview

The Aircraft Maintenance Controller supports the maintenance, repair and return to service of broadband systems installed aboard customer aircraft.

This position serves as a technical and operational resource for airline partners and maintenance teams while supporting system integrity, maintenance coordination, troubleshooting and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Support maintenance, repair and return-to-service activities for onboard broadband systems

Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable company, airline partner and FAA requirements

Ensure complete and accurate documentation for work performed on customer aircraft

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with airline partners

Coordinate with contract maintenance personnel

Support established customer satisfaction objectives

Verify required maintenance and preventive maintenance activities are completed appropriately

Conduct diagnostic checks on onboard broadband systems

Support airline partners with maintenance requests

Support airline partners with engineering requests

Coordinate with airline maintenance planners

Coordinate with aircraft routing personnel

Work with third-party contract maintenance providers as required

Complete assigned tasks according to operational schedules

Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals

Ability to interpret aircraft schematics

Ability to understand engineering orders

Proven customer service skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Ability to sit for extended periods

Ability to travel domestically up to 5%

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of aircraft maintenance experience

Experience with electrical installations on jet-powered transport aircraft

Experience with avionics installations on jet-powered transport aircraft

Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate

Associate degree in a related discipline

Ability to communicate in additional languages

Benefits

Paid leave programs

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Eligible positions may offer up to two work-from-home days per week

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have aircraft maintenance experience and a strong understanding of avionics, electrical systems and technical documentation, apply today to join STS Technical Services as an Aircraft Maintenance Controller in Chicago, Illinois.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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