135 Aviation Maintenance Controller

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 makes Ventura Air Services a great place to work remains intact. We're looking for someone with a great head for aviation maintenance who thinks fast of 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 to ensure 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 company General Maintenance Manual.
• Provides point of contact and control for maintenance performed on company aircraft away from main maintenance base.
• Performs MX Planning in 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
• 3-5 years 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 business needs and coverage
• Experience with Citations and/or Challenger 600 series is strongly preferred.
• Must be enrolled in a FAA drug program in accordance with DOT 49 CFR part 40 and FAA 14 CFR- Part 120.

Schedule: Wednesday- Saturday 1500-2330 + weekly on call as needed