Maintenance Controller

Vista; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with generous companymatch

PTO accrual – increased with years of 

Company paid life, short, and long‑ter

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Mental Health Wellness Program

Empty Leg Flight Benefits & Customized

Job summary

Vista in Columbus, OH is seeking a Maintenance Controller to oversee daily fleet maintenance, coordinate with SOC/OCC, QC, vendors, and flight crews. The role requires strong troubleshooting, A&P certification, and about 2 years in maintenance control plus 5+ years in corporate or regional airline environments.

Willingness to work nights, weekends, and varying shifts is essential. Responsibilities include managing MELs, creating and releasing work orders, and ensuring timely data entry and

Qualifications

• A&P certificate is required.
• Minimum 2 years aircraft maintenance control or related roles.
• 5+ years corporate or regional airline maintenance experience.
• Must be able to work weekends and second/third shift.
• Must be able to travel for training or company requirements.
• Must be insurable under company insurance requirements.

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 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 in MX computer programs.
• Communicate timely information to operations for AOG and delays.
• Oversee fleet during MX events.
• Release aircraft for RTS per FAA guidelines.
• Airworthiness releases and special flight permits.
• Monitor and complete MX within governing time limits.
• Collaborate with DOM, Chief Pilots, Managers, Pilots, MX Vendors, OEMs and auditors.
• Provide shift turnovers and detailed reports.

Skills

Self-starter

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

A&P certificate

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

CAMP

AVTRAK

CMP

JETDOCS

Corridor

EBIS

TRAXXALL

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Maintenance Controller to join our team 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