Maintenance Controller

Location: Columbus, OH

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 a 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 accurate and timely data entry in MX computer programs.
• Convey accurate and timely information to operations for AOG and delayed aircraft.
• Provide oversight and management of the fleet during MX events.
• Release aircraft for RTS in accordance with company and FAA guidelines.
• Handle Airworthiness Releases and Special Flight Permits.
• Monitor fleet MX to ensure completion within governing time limitations.
• Work harmoniously with DOM, Chief Pilots, managers, pilots, MX vendors, teammates, OEMs, and auditors.
• Provide shift turnovers and detailed reports to ensure open issues receive appropriate attention and follow‑through.

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Education

• Self‑starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills (desirable).
• A&P certificate.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in aircraft maintenance control, maintenance supervision, crew chief, avionics lead, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of 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 (highly desirable).
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work weekends, second or third shift, and occasional overtime.
• Ability 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, full and immediate vesting.
• PTO accrual increased based on years of service.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Mental health wellness program.
• Empty leg flight benefits & customized travel site with Delta Airlines.

Pay

$55.29 – $57.69 hourly

Schedule

4 on / 4 off rotating schedule, 12‑hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.