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Aaregional

Aircraft Maintenance Controller

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$34.13/hr

To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as an Aircraft Maintenance Controller. This position is responsible for coordinating ...

7air, Llc

Maintenance Controller

Doral, FL · On-site

Maintenance Controller** to help keep our aircraft safe, compliant, and ready to fly. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for coordinating aircraft maintenance and supporting day-to ...

THE XTREME GROUP

Maintenance Controller

Miami, FL

Maintenance About the Role 7 Air is looking for a Maintenance Controller to help keep our aircraft safe, compliant, and ready to fly. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for ...

7 Air LLC

Maintenance Controller

Miami, FL

Maintenance About the Role 7 Air is looking for a Maintenance Controller to help keep our aircraft safe, compliant, and ready to fly. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for ...

System One

Maintenance Controller

Orlando, FL · On-site

Job Title: Maintenance Controller Location: Orlando, Florida Type: Contract Compensation ... Manage daily aircraft maintenance planning, scheduling, and support activities for Thales IFEC ...

System One

Maintenance Controller

Orlando, FL · On-site

Job Title: Maintenance Controller Location: Orlando, Florida Type: Contract Compensation ... Manage daily aircraft maintenance planning, scheduling, and support activities for Thales IFEC ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft maintenance controller in the United States is $39.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $44.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Aircraft Maintenance Controller, you need a solid background in aircraft maintenance procedures, technical troubleshooting, and aviation regulations, usually supported by an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent certification. Familiarity with maintenance tracking software, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and technical documentation is highly important. Strong communication, decision-making abilities, and organizational skills help you excel in this highly-coordinated role. These skills ensure safety, minimize aircraft downtime, and facilitate efficient collaboration with maintenance crews and flight operations.

What is an Aircraft Maintenance Controller job?

An Aircraft Maintenance Controller oversees and coordinates aircraft maintenance operations to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. They monitor real-time aircraft status, schedule maintenance, and communicate with engineers, technicians, and flight crews to resolve technical issues. Their role is critical in minimizing delays and ensuring aircraft meet regulatory and operational standards. Maintenance Controllers work in airline operations centers, often under high-pressure conditions, to keep the fleet airworthy and on schedule.

What are typical daily responsibilities of an Aircraft Maintenance Controller?

Aircraft Maintenance Controllers are responsible for monitoring the status of aircraft, coordinating scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and serving as a primary liaison between maintenance teams, flight crews, and operations departments. On a daily basis, they review maintenance logs, prioritize repairs to minimize operational disruptions, and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. The role often involves rapidly assessing and responding to unexpected technical issues, providing technical guidance, and updating records in maintenance management systems. This dynamic environment requires continuous communication and adaptability to shifting schedules and operational needs.

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Aircraft Maintenance Controller

Aircraft Maintenance Controller

Global Medical Response

O Fallon, MO

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Global Medical Response rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

532nd of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Controller

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Aircraft Maintenance Controller FULL-TIME Opportunity in O'Fallon, MO

  • Starting Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
  • On Duty Housing Available
We are hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Controller responsible for coordinating daily Part 135 maintenance operations to ensure aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. This position manages maintenance-related out-of-service events, coordinates unscheduled maintenance responses, facilitates communication between field personnel and maintenance teams, and ensures aircraft are returned to service in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Monitors Daily Activities for the 135 Maintenance Operations.
  • Ensures all maintenance performed is addressed in RAMCO.
  • Assists the Maintenance Control Manager, ADOM/DOM in the surveillance of AEL 135 operations for compliance
  • Issues authorization for inspection/overhaul extensions and maintains log of authorized inspection extensions.
  • Receives calls from the field about aircraft being placed out of service (OOS) for maintenance.
  • Receives calls from Mechanics/Pilots for aircraft being placed OOS for maintenance.
  • Reviews with Mechanic/Pilot proper write up to be entered into the maintenance record
  • Ensures an AML is created in RAMCO to record all maintenance performed
  • Creates all OOS for maintenance pages and is responsible for OOS for maintenance updates.
  • Initiates calls to mechanics for unscheduled maintenance and coordinates all efforts in returning an aircraft to service to include personnel, parts, tools and technical data.
  • Assists mechanics in troubleshooting aircraft and engine problems
  • Works through procedures to identify proper parts required and ensures they are ordered appropriately
  • Contact Technical Representatives or Engineering services to gather technical data, expanded damage limits, or detailed repair guidance to expedite RTS as required Ensures return to service (RTS) procedures are followed.
  • Issues MEL control numbers for deferred maintenance and ensures proper tracking in RAMCO Issues MEL extensions as appropriate.
  • Ensures all required maintenance record entries are made

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Valid Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
  • Valid State issued Driver’s License
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • EMS systems, Aircraft maintenance systems, records and maintenance support and planning
  • Knowledge in aircraft, engine, and component records
  • Ability to read and understand technical manuals and records books
  • Ability to direct, control, and plan large and detailed schedules of maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bell 206, Bell 407, EC130, EC135 maintenance experience 
  • Three (3) years of turbine powered helicopter maintenance experience
  • Related experience under CFR Part 135

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.  

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 


EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

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Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated health-care solutions and disaster response.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018

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