Maintenance Controller

Vista America; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

PTO accrual

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance

Mental Health Wellness

Delta Empty Leg Benefits

Job summary

Vista America seeks a Maintenance Controller in Columbus, OH to lead daily fleet maintenance and coordinate with internal teams and flight crews. The role requires handling MELs, work orders, and data integrity within MX systems.

The position covers nights, weekends and holidays on a 4 on/4 off 12-hour schedule, including travel as needed. A&P certification and substantial maintenance experience are essential.

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.

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.
• Manage fleet MELs and release fleet MX work orders.
• Release aircraft for RTS in accordance with FAA guidelines.
• Ensure data accuracy in MX computer programs and communicate status to operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Verbal & written communication

Self-starter

Education

A&P certificate

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

CAMP

AVTRAK

CMP

JETDOCS

Cobra/ TRAXXALL

Job description

Job Profile

We are looking for a Maintenance Controller to join our team in in Columbus, OH. The Maintenance Controller reports to the Director of Maintenance Control and safely manages the daily maintenance requirements of the fleet and communicates with internal and external customers all maintenance related events and outcomes. This position is a 4 on/4 off rotating, 12 hour schedule, which includes: nights, weekends and holidays. The salary range is $55.29 - $57.69 hourly.

Your Responsibilities

• Safely manage daily maintenance requirements of the fleet in a timely manner.
• Responsible for coordinating w/ SOC/OCC, QC, Customer Service, MX Vendors, FBOs and Flight crews on maintenance events.
• Must convey high level of technical support to flight crews and MX vendors.
• Responsible for applying and managing fleet MELs.
• Responsible for building, scheduling, and releasing fleet MX work orders.
• Responsible for building, scheduling, and releasing fleet detailing work orders.
• Ensure data accurate and timely information is inputted with MX computer programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely information is conveyed to operations for AOG and delayed aircraft.
• Responsible for oversight and management of fleet during MX events
• Responsible for releasing aircraft for RTS in accordance w/ company and FAA guidelines.
• Responsible for Airworthiness Releases and Special Flight Permits
• Ensures Fleet MX is monitored and completed in a timely manner, never to exceed governing time limitations.
• Must work harmoniously w/ DOM, Chief Pilots, Managers, Pilots, MX Vendors, and teammates, as well outside OEMs and auditors
• Responsible for providing shift turnovers and reports of sufficient detail to ensure open issues receive appropriate attention and follow through.

Required Experience, Qualifications, And Education

• 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 to work weekends and second or third shift as well as occasional overtime
• Must be able to travel for training or other company requirements
• Must be insurable under company insurance requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with generous company match.
• PTO Accrual – Increased based on years of service
• Company Paid Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Empty Leg Flight Benefits & Customized Travel Site with Delta Airlines

Vista Americais an operating partner of Vista – the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies. Vista has a global workforce of 4,000 aviation professionals and has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world.

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire