Workshop Production Controller

Job Purpose

Key Result Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution of assigned workshop maintenance tasks and ensure alignment with the plan provided by the Workshop Planning Engineer.
• Monitor task progress in real time and support technicians in resolving minor technical or process-related issues.
• Ensure all job cards are correctly filled, signed, and closed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate the routing of components through various workstations (e.g., teardown, cleaning, inspection, repair, assembly, testing). Including the outsourced work.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with approved documentation (CMMs, SBs, EO/EOs).
• Liaise with Logistics and Stores to verify availability and issue of required parts, tools, and consumables.
• Update AMOS with WIP status and assist with generating component release documentation.
• Flag any issues affecting work progression to the Workshop Supervisor or Planning Engineer (e.g., material shortages, tooling delays).
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring traceability and completeness of maintenance records.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Bachelor’s degree in Aircraft Engineering/Aeronautical/Electro-Mechanical or equivalent; alternately a higher diploma or certificate a relating from a recognized university or engineering college.
• Good understanding of TAT drivers and workflow bottlenecks.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements (e.g., EASA Part-145, GCAA CAR 145, FAA 145).
• Strong knowledge of shop-level maintenance practices and relevant documentation (e.g., CMMs, SBs, EOs).
• Proficient with maintenance management systems such as AMOS, TRAX, or similar. AMOS-preferred.
• Proactive in resolving on-floor issues and escalating when needed.

Work Experience

• 3+ years of experience in component workshop or aircraft maintenance production control, planning, or records within an airline or MRO environment.