Aviation Maintenance Controller – Night/Weekend Shifts

Vista Global; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 158,428,000 - 165,305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

PTO accrual

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Vista Global seeks a Maintenance Controller in Teterboro, NJ to manage daily fleet maintenance, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, and ensure timely, compliant operations. This role requires strong technical knowledge, emphasis on safety, and hands-on support as needed.

The position features a 4 on/4 off rotating, 12-hour schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, with a hourly pay range reflecting seniority and location.

Qualifications

• Must have A&P certificate.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years aircraft maintenance control or equivalent.
• 5+ years corporate aircraft or regional airline maintenance experience; specific models listed is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage daily maintenance requirements of the fleet.
• Coordinate with SOC/OCC, QC, Customer Service, MX Vendors, FBOs and Flight crews on maintenance events.
• Provide high level technical support to flight crews and MX vendors.
• Apply and manage fleet MELs.
• Build, schedule, and release fleet MX and detailing work orders.
• Ensure data accuracy in MX software and communications to operations for AOG/delays.
• Oversee fleet during MX events and release aircraft for RTS per FAA guidelines.
• Issue Airworthiness Releases and Special Flight Permits.
• Monitor and complete Fleet MX within governing time limits.
• Work with DOM, Chief Pilots, Managers, Pilots, vendors, auditors and OEMs.
• Provide detailed shift turnovers and issue resolution reports.
• Serve as onsite liaison between operations and maintenance vendors.
• Meet incoming aircraft crew to discuss observations; may perform technician duties.
• Review work packages for completeness and downtime efficiency.

Skills

Self-starter

Troubleshooting

Clear communication

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

A&P certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

CAMP

AVTRAK

CMP

JETDOCS

TRAXXALL

Job description

Vista Global seeks a Maintenance Controller in Teterboro, NJ to manage daily fleet maintenance, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, and ensure timely, compliant operations. This role requires strong technical knowledge, emphasis on safety, and hands-on support as needed.

The position features a 4 on/4 off rotating, 12-hour schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, with a hourly pay range reflecting seniority and location.