Manager, Maintenance Control: Flight School - Ozark, AL

Manager, Maintenance Control:
Flight School Next - Ozark, AL

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tilt‑rotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

This position is onsite in Ozark, Alabama.

As the Manager, Maintenance Control, you will serve as the centralized airworthiness authority for Flight School Next, overseeing real‑time maintenance control, continuing airworthiness, and operational readiness across multiple bases and two shifts. You will manage contracted Part 145 activity, fleet configuration, digital maintenance workflows, and technical record integrity through the EFMS and EFB systems. This role will approve high‑level deferrals, coordinate aircraft routing and inventory planning, maintain company‑approved maintenance programs, and ensure seamless communication across operational departments.

You will also drive compliance, internal audits, contingency planning, and process improvements to maximize fleet availability and ensure full adherence to FARs, company policy, and Bell safety standards.

• Lead the centralized, multi‑functional Maintenance Control Department with responsibility for asset availability, multi‑site contract oversight, shift schedules, training, performance metrics, and standardized processes.

• Serve as the primary airworthiness authority, ensuring fleet compliance with all maintenance requirements through development of the AMP, POM, SOP and engagement in quality assurance, auditing, and corrective action authority over all contracted Part 145 Repair Stations.

• Utilize and manage the EFMS as the single authoritative source for airworthiness tracking, configuration management, life‑limited parts, digital work order flows, and complete documentation of all maintenance, ADs, SBs, and technical records, ensuring integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Supervise Maintenance Control, Technical Records and Fleet Dispatch Specialists to ensure accurate fleet status reporting, aircraft routing, mission matching, balanced multi‑base inventory planning, material transfers, and real‑time operational coordination.

• Approve high‑level equipment deferrals in line with the MEL and company protocols; manage defect rectification, deferred defect tracking, occurrence reporting.

• Implementation of design changes, configuration management, weight and balance, and readiness for inspections and audits.

• Develop and implement contingency and recovery plans for unscheduled maintenance events or digital system outages; coordinate asset planning and relocation with internal stakeholders to maximize fleet mission availability and maintain continuity of airworthiness management.

• Ensure compliance and safety through internal audits, surveillance of maintenance actions, training and record‑keeping oversight, SMS adherence, regulatory engagement, customer and stakeholder communication, and active participation in internal and external audits.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, maintain delegation of authority and succession planning, and apply best practices in continuing airworthiness management, including monitoring regulatory changes, implementing required updates, and ensuring on‑time planning and work order generation per the Bell 505 and AMP requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance Management, Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.

• 8 years of aviation maintenance experience, with at least 3 years managing continuing airworthiness through a Part 145 Repair Station. Prior experience in multi‑base fleet oversight preferred.

• 3 years managing diverse technical teams in high‑tempo environments.

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred.

• Advanced expertise in EFMS platforms and electronic maintenance tracking systems (such as Ramco, CAMP, or Win Air), including digital workflows, multi‑warehouse inventory management, aircraft status…