A Transportation Traffic Controller monitors vehicle movement at airports, seaports, rail yards and stations, and large distribution centers. Monitors the takeoff and landing routes and schedules for airplanes at a commercial airport or military airbase. Coordinates the movement of large merchant vessels or cruise ships in and out of port.
Aircraft Maintenance Control Technician
Intermountain Health Flight and Ambulance Services
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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PERMANENT
Posted 06/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Job Description:
The Air Medical Transport Maintenance Control Technician has oversight of Intermountain Air Medical Transport Maintenance operation. The controller provides technical oversight and coordinates the repair of aircraft, makes decisions associated with maintaining scheduled operations and works directly with the operation side of the Operations Control Center. In addition to providing direction for aircraft maintenance, the position interfaces with other departments in addition to Technical Operations providing a solid understanding of the overall flight operation.
Essential Functions
Responsible for timely, economical repair of aircraft using approved procedures
Ensures proper use of the MEL (Minimum Equipment List) by authorizing MEL deferrals and managing these items for timely closure
Coordinates with the Operations Control Center the flow of aircraft scheduled to maintenance bases and modifies the daily maintenance schedule in response to unscheduled maintenance events
Make decisions concerning the course of action required to ensure safe, airworthy aircraft in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Support the Maintenance Department with troubleshooting and repairs at a variety of locations on an infrequent/ special needs basis
Ensures notification of management personnel in event of accident, incident, or irregular operation
Establish and maintain a working relationship with maintenance personnel.
Skills
Effective Communication
Information Technology
Aviation Maintenance
Aircraft Inspections
Airframes
Aviation Operations
Materials Handling
Safety Procedures
Leadership
Minimum Qualifications
Must hold a current FAA Airframe and Power Plant certificate
Demonstrated experience working as an airframe maintenance technician, lead technician or aircraft maintenance supervisor
Demonstrated ability to interpret technical manuals and schematic
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years working as an aircraft maintenance technician, lead technician or aircraft maintenance supervisor
Factory engine and airframe training in light/ medium helicopters, turboprop fixed wing, transport category jet aircraft
Bachelor's degree in aviation related field.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
For roles requiring driving:
Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. jsfirm
Location:
Life Flight Operations Center
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $37.25 - $56.68
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