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GoJet Airlines

RIC AIRCRAFT PARTS CLERK

Richmond, VA · On-site

GOJET AIRLINES - AIRCRAFT PARTS CLERK LOCATION - RICHMOND, VA GoJet Airlines' Aircraft Parts Clerks ... Maintain an accurate and controlled inventory with the assistance of the computer-based tracking ...

PSA Airlines

Aircraft Mechanic

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

By executing maintenance procedures in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company ... This job operates inside a climate controlled building. This role routinely uses standard office ...

PSA Airlines

Aircraft Mechanic

Norfolk, VA

$24.75 - $32.50/hr

By executing maintenance procedures in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company ... This job operates inside a climate controlled building. This role routinely uses standard office ...

Dynamic Aviation

Controller

Bridgewater, VA · On-site

$100K - $250K/yr

Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical ... Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees when ...

Electra Aero, Inc.

Assistant Controller

Manassas, VA · On-site

$170K - $205K/yr

About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that ... Maintain the integrity of Unanet and related financial tools, including consolidated reporting ...

Electra

Assistant Controller

Manassas, VA · On-site

$170K - $205K/yr

About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that ... Maintain the integrity of Unanet and related financial tools, including consolidated reporting ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft maintenance controller in Virginia is $39.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.57 and $44.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aircraft maintenance controller?

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?

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 the 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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Infographic showing various Aircraft Maintenance Controller job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,383 per year, or $39.6 per hour.

Part-Time Assistant Maintenance Controller - School of Aeronautics

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

The PT Assistant Maintenance Controller is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Operations Resource Management (ADORM) to track and comply with all maintenance events and maintenance discrepancies for Liberty owned and operated aircraft. This position will enable coverage of the functions to support flight training and a high quality / safe student training experience during the 100 hours / 6 days per week that LUSOA is open for flight operations. The DFO will continuously review and analyze flight scheduling and flight training performance to ensure the most efficient and adaptive operation possible as the directorate adds 20% more instructional staff members, 30% more flight students, and 4 more aircraft by Fall 2024.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate with Freedom Aviation on call maintenance and LUSOA dispatch for unscheduled maintenance events when contract MX is not onsite for off base maintenance repairs when needed
  • Coordinate with ADORM to help stagger/schedule maintenance events
  • Be available to communicate with flight crews concerning discrepancies at home base and away on cross-country flights
  • Certify the accuracy of all maintenance logbook entries
  • Track and validate any deferred maintenance items
  • Coordinate with Supervisor of Flight, Dispatch and Scheduling at the Integrated Operations Center
  • Complete preflight inspections for priority training events such as FAA check rides to identify /correct discrepancies and ensure event success
  • Provide aircraft detailing / minor MX activities to improve fleet appearance/functionality

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
  • College degree or acceptable work experience in the field of aircraft maintenance
  • Airframe and Powerplant Certificate or working on the FAA certifications

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
  • Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills, especially familiar with ETA and RMS

Problem Solving
  • Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Physical and Sensory Abilities
  • Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations
  • Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
  • Regularly required to listen and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building and flight line
  • Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
  • Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The majority of job duties will be performed in the LUSOA Flight Operations Center. This work will involve data entry and communication with Dispatch. The Maintenance Controller will regularly move around the facility while coordinating maintenance with Freedom Aviation.
Driving Requirements
There is the possibility of using one's personal vehicle to travel between airport facilities. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Time Type
Part time
Location
Onsite
Pay Range
Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.
The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
$21.63 - $28.85
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

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