Aircraft Maintenance Controller - 4 on/4 off

Vista America; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

PTO accrual based on years of service

Company paid life, short and long-term

Employee Assistance Programs

Mental Health Wellness Program

Empty Leg Flight Benefits & Customized

Travel site with Delta Airlines

Job summary

Vista America in Teterboro, NJ, seeks a Maintenance Controller to manage daily fleet maintenance and coordinate with SOC/OCC, MX vendors, and flight crews. The role requires handling MELs, releasing work orders, and communicating effectively across teams.

Candidates should have an A&P certificate, 2+ years in maintenance control, and 5+ years in corporate/regional airline maintenance with heavy equipment experience. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills desirable
• Must have A&P certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years aircraft maintenance control, maintenance supervisor, crew chief, avionics lead or equivalent
• At least 5 years corporate aircraft or regional airline maintenance experience. Specific experience on Citation X, Excel, 560 Series, and/or Challenger 300/350, Challenger 604/605/650, CRJ200, and/or Global 5000VFD/6000VFD, Global 7500, and/or Gulfstream IV/V/450, G280 highly desirable
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and task management skills
• Experience with CAMP, AVTRAK, CMP, JETDOCS, Corridor, EBIS, TRAXXALL or other maintenance specific applications is highly desirable
• Must be a clear and concise verbal and written communicator
• Must be able work weekends and second or third shift as well as occasional overtime
• Must be able travel for training or other company requirements
• Must be insurable under company insurance requirements

Responsibilities

• Safely manage daily maintenance requirements of the fleet in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with SOC/OCC, QC, Customer Service, MX Vendors, FBOs and Flight crews on maintenance events.
• Convey high level of technical support to flight crews and MX vendors.
• Apply and manage fleet MELs.
• Build, schedule, and release fleet MX work orders.
• Build, schedule, and release fleet detailing work orders.
• Ensure data accuracy and timely information inputted with MX computer programs.
• Convey accurate and timely information to operations for AOG and delayed aircraft.
• Oversee and manage fleet during MX events.
• Release aircraft for RTS in accordance with company and FAA guidelines.
• Airworthiness Releases and Special Flight Permits.
• Monitor and complete Fleet MX timely, within governing time limits.
• Work harmoniously with DOM, Chief Pilots, Managers, Pilots, MX Vendors, and teammates, and external OEMs/auditors.
• Provide shift turnovers and detailed reports to ensure issues are addressed.
• Serve as onsite liaison between operations and maintenance vendors.
• Meet incoming aircraft flight crew to discuss observations on the incoming flight.
• May occasionally serve as a technician on JetSelect aircraft.
• Review work packages for completeness and efficient use of aircraft downtime

Skills

Self-starter

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Flexibility for nights/weekends

Education

A&P certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

CAMP

AVTRAK

CMP

JETDOCS

Corridor

EBIS

TRAXXALL

Job description

Vista America in Teterboro, NJ, seeks a Maintenance Controller to manage daily fleet maintenance and coordinate with SOC/OCC, MX vendors, and flight crews. The role requires handling MELs, releasing work orders, and communicating effectively across teams.

Candidates should have an A&P certificate, 2+ years in maintenance control, and 5+ years in corporate/regional airline maintenance with heavy equipment experience. Some travel may be required.