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Insight Global Station Production Controller in Chicago, Illinois
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Station Production Controller responsible for coordinating all maintenance activity at the Chicago station, ensuring aircraft are serviced safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the company's operational objectives. Acting as the key communicator and workflow manager, this role orchestrates maintenance tasks, aligns staffing and resources, and drives decision-making in a time‑critical environment. The position is 90% office‑based and 10% at the airport, requiring close coordination with MCC, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Ground Services to maintain station readiness and support aircraft reliability.
Act as the operational “conductor” for all station maintenance activities
Coordinate scheduled & unscheduled tasks and required resources
Lead daily station meetings, directing staff on priorities and workflow
Maintain and update the Line Status Sheet Report
Align work with fleet routing, maintenance plan, and commercial requirements
Stage all parts/tooling/manpower before aircraft arrival
Monitor aircraft arrival/departure times, gate/stand constraints, ground handling
Maintain station capability data (skills, tooling, man‑hours, shift coverage)
Adjust workloads based on production capacity, forecasts, and real-time events
Communicate changes and maximize downtime for defect resolution
Support OOS aircraft recovery planning
Ensure compliance with FAA and internal requirements
Prepare and deliver station performance metrics
Handle LAX for team remotely
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Skills and Requirements
5–7 years A&P Experience (aircraft maintenance; can be a lead, supervisor, or senior)
Wide‑body experience
FAA A&P Certificate (regulatory requirement)
Excellent communication skills — must act as station “conductor”
Basic Excel proficiency
Comfortable working rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays
High school diploma
Valid driver’s license or passport
Ability to pass required background checks and TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain an airport SIDA badge
Strong problem solving, prioritization, and operational decision-making Experience leading a team or supervising support with aircraft maintenance