135 Aviation Maintenance Controller

Ventura Air Services is a privately held 135 operation with offices in Farmingdale NY and in Nashville, TN. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Controller to join our growing team. Ventura Air Services doubled the size of our fleet in 2020 and we're still growing. While we're in a period of growth, the core values and culture that make Ventura Air Services a great place to work remain intact. We're looking for someone with a great head for aviation maintenance who thinks fast on their feet and can give clear direction to our crews when needed 

Responsibilities include:

• Provide clear information affecting maintenance status, action plans, return to service estimates, and other technical information as required to Flight Operations, Management, and Maintenance Department personnel.
• Communicate directly with flight crews when operational discrepancies are discovered, and obtain all necessary information needed by technicians to perform prompt and effective repairs.
• Utilize maintenance tracking computer systems and accomplish the planning, scheduling, and logistics to complete all scheduled maintenance activities within the requirements of the aircraft inspection programs.
• Update Computerized Maintenance Tracking Program with verified compliance information using audited return to service documentation and update Flight Operations Software (FOS) in real-time, indicating aircraft fleet maintenance status
• Responsible for ensuring that mechanical delays are handled in a safe and expeditious manner and in accordance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
• Coordinate with Flight Operations and Maintenance as required, to expedite aircraft return to service control and tracking of all Deferred Maintenance Items (DMI), (MEL, and CDL)
• Ensure all deferrals are accomplished in accordance with company manuals and FARs.
• Responsible for completing and distributing all applicable forms and documents in accordance with procedures set forth in the company General Maintenance Manual.
• Provides point of contact and control for maintenance performed on company aircraft away from the main maintenance base.
• Performs MX Planning in the issuance and tracking of scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance Authorization Forms.
• Coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on company aircraft.
• Other duties as assigned by the leadership

• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) or AMT
• Experience with Turbine Powered Aircraft
• Experience at a 135 operation is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends on call) as needed for coverage
• Experience with Citations and/or Challengers is preferred.

Compensation: $60,000-$80,000 based on experience.