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Red Wing Aviation

Maintenance Controller

Columbus, OH · On-site

Must work harmoniously w/ DOM, Chief Pilots, Managers, Pilots, MX Vendors, and teammates, as well ... IV/V/450, G280 highly desirable * Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and task ...

PPG

Senior Aircraft Technician

West Mifflin, PA

You will report to the Chief Pilot. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits ... Gulfstream G550, G4, or G280 experience preferred * Gulfstream CMP and CMC familiarity preferred ...

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To thrive as a G280 Pilot, you need advanced aeronautical knowledge, extensive flight experience—usually with an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate—and specific training on the Gulfstream G280 aircraft. Proficiency with avionics suites, flight planning software, and navigation systems such as FMS and GPS is essential. Strong decision-making, situational awareness, and excellent communication skills set exceptional pilots apart. These competencies are crucial to ensuring passenger safety, regulatory compliance, and effective operations in a dynamic aviation environment.

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Maintenance Controller

Red Wing Aviation

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 hours ago

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We are looking for a Maintenance Controller to join our team in in Columbus, OH. The Maintenance Controller reports to the Director of Maintenance Control and safely manages the daily maintenance requirements of the fleet and communicates with internal and external customers all maintenance related events and outcomes. This position is a 4 on/4 off rotating, 12 hour schedule, which includes: nights, weekends and holidays.
Your Responsibilities:
  • 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.

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Education:
  • Must be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills desirable
  • 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:
  • 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

Vista America is an operating partner of Vista - the world's first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies. Vista has a global workforce of 4,000 aviation professionals and has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world.
The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

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