STS Aviation Group — Chicago, IL
STS Technical Services is hiring a Station Production Controller to support aircraft maintenance operations in Chicago, Illinois. This role is critical to the successful planning, coordination, and execution of both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities at the station level.
The Station Production Controller serves as a central operational hub, working closely with Maintenance Control, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, Ground Services, and Flight Operations to ensure aircraft availability, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of resources. This position is well suited for an experienced aviation professional who thrives in fast paced, time critical environments.
Position Overview
The Station Production Controller is responsible for managing daily and overnight maintenance production plans, monitoring station capability, and aligning manpower, tooling, and materials with operational demand. This role acts as a key operational advisor, supporting performance analysis, process improvement, and on time reliability objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and control station production schedules and resource allocation to meet safety and operational objectives
Create, maintain, and update the Line Status Sheet Report
Direct operational staff regarding workflow priorities, procedures, and task sequencing
Lead and participate in daily operational and production meetings
Maintain and manage daily and overnight maintenance schedules aligned with fleet routing and commercial requirements
Coordinate maintenance task cards, work scopes, and maintenance packages to ensure readiness prior to aircraft arrival
Ensure required parts, tooling, manpower, consumables, and access equipment are available ahead of maintenance events
Monitor aircraft arrival and departure times, gate and stand constraints, and ground handling availability
Sequence and prioritize maintenance tasks to minimize aircraft downtime
Maintain accurate station capability data including skills, tooling, manpower hours, and shift coverage
Liaise with Maintenance Control Center, Planning, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve resource constraints
Analyze production capacity, demand forecasts, and operational needs to proactively adjust staffing and priorities
Monitor planned versus available man hours and recommend adjustments as needed
Maximize downtime opportunities for defect resolution and communicate priority changes
Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency, quality, and on time performance
Ensure compliance with airworthiness directives, service bulletins, maintenance program tasks, and internal procedures
Support out of service aircraft routing, recovery planning, and deviation management
Prepare and deliver reports and presentations on station production and performance metrics
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in the airline industry
Wide body aircraft experience strongly preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree in aviation maintenance, engineering, or related field preferred
Current and valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
Strong understanding of FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance programs, and MEL and CDL procedures
Ability to read and interpret AMMs, IPCs, wiring diagrams, task cards, and engineering documents
Experience working on transport category aircraft
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital maintenance manuals
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a fast paced operational environment
Special Requirements
Ability to work 12 hour shifts across any schedule in a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
Must possess a valid passport or state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that connects skilled aviation professionals with high impact career opportunities across the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. We support airline and MRO operations nationwide with experienced maintenance, engineering, and technical talent.
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