Aircraft Maintenance Controller - Charter Ops

George J. Priester Aviation; Wheeling (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Priester Aviation is seeking a Maintenance Controller to coordinate all maintenance activities for Part 135 charter operations, ensuring safe and compliant aircraft operation across the fleet. The role involves managing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, liaison between flight operations and maintenance, and ensuring timely return to service.

The candidate will oversee maintenance releases, verify regulatory adherence, and collaborate with flight crews, dispatch, and vendors to minimize

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating maintenance for aircraft operations.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and maintenance processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate status clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Approve and track maintenance releases and ensure compliance with GMM and FAA regulations.
• Coordinate parts, manpower, and travel for field repairs and ensure timely return to service.
• Review maintenance documentation and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain and align daily and long-term maintenance schedules with operations.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Discrepancy management

Aircraft logistics

Documentation & compliance

Maintenance scheduling

Regulatory oversight

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Priester Aviation is seeking a Maintenance Controller to coordinate all maintenance activities for Part 135 charter operations, ensuring safe and compliant aircraft operation across the fleet. The role involves managing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, liaison between flight operations and maintenance, and ensuring timely return to service.

The candidate will oversee maintenance releases, verify regulatory adherence, and collaborate with flight crews, dispatch, and vendors to minimize