Aviation Maintenance Controller — Scheduling & Compliance

Priester Holdings; Wheeling (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Priester Aviation in Wheeling, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Controller to manage maintenance activities for Part 135 charter operations, ensuring airworthiness and compliance with FAA regulations.

The role coordinates between flight operations and maintenance, reviews release documents, and supports on-time aircraft availability. FAA license required; IA preferred. Remote-friendly considerations may apply in the Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of aviation maintenance experience, focusing on maintenance control.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• IA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Review and approve maintenance releases in compliance with FAA regs.
• Manage parts, manpower, and travel for field repairs; ensure timely return to service.
• Communicate maintenance status between flight operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Maintenance software

Education

Bachelors in Aviation Maintenance/Related Field

Tools

CAMP

AVTRAK

Microsoft Office

Job description

Priester Aviation in Wheeling, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Controller to manage maintenance activities for Part 135 charter operations, ensuring airworthiness and compliance with FAA regulations.

The role coordinates between flight operations and maintenance, reviews release documents, and supports on-time aircraft availability. FAA license required; IA preferred. Remote-friendly considerations may apply in the Chicagoland area.