Aircraft Maintenance Controller

JET 1; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet 1 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Controller to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the fleet, ensuring aircraft availability and regulatory compliance. The role serves as the hub between flight operations, maintenance personnel, parts suppliers, and approved vendors.

Focus is on rapid, safe decision-making and cost control in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will manage routine maintenance, inspections, discrepancies, and AOG events,

Qualifications

• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities.
• Ensure adherence to aviation regulatory standards and safety requirements.
• Communicate clearly with flight operations, maintenance, suppliers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Act as central point of coordination for maintenance needs and AOG events.
• Address inspections, discrepancies, and return aircraft to service promptly.
• Balance safety, trip execution, and cost control while maintaining clear communications.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance coordination

Regulatory compliance

AOG management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

A&P certification or equivalent

Job description

Jet 1 is seeking an experienced, organized, and highly responsive Aircraft Maintenance Controller to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the aircraft within the Jet 1 fleet. This position plays a critical role in maintaining aircraft availability, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.

The Aircraft Maintenance Controller will serve as the central point of coordination between Jet 1’s flight operations team, maintenance personnel, parts suppliers, and approved maintenance and repair vendors. The position is responsible for efficiently addressing routine maintenance requirements, inspections, discrepancies, and Aircraft on Ground (“AOG”) events. The successful candidate will remain focused on returning aircraft to service safely and as quickly as reasonably possible while controlling costs and maintaining clear communication with all affected parties.

This is an ideal opportunity for an aviation maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and understands that every maintenance decision can affect aircraft safety, trip execution, client satisfaction, and the overall success of the company.