Maintenance Controller

Vista

Maintenance Controller managing daily aircraft maintenance for Vista's fleet in Columbus. Coordinating with technical teams, overseeing maintenance events, and ensuring compliance with FAA guidelines.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401(k) plan with generous company match with full and immediate vesting
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

aircraft maintenance controlmaintenance supervisorcrew chiefavionics leadairworthiness releasesspecial flight permitsfleet MELs managementfleet MX work orderscorporate aircraft maintenanceregional airline maintenance

Soft Skills

detail-orientedorganizational skillstask managementclear communicationconcise communicationteamworkoversight managementreportingproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

A&P certificateHigh School Diplomacollege degree