Maintenance Control Manager

Confidential

Sanford, North Carolina permanent

Posted: February 3, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Control Manager (MX Controller) is responsible for the real-time coordination, control, and oversight of aircraft maintenance events to ensure fleet safety, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. This role serves as the central point of contact between flight operations, maintenance vendors, internal teams, and leadership.

The ideal candidate is decisive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced aviation environment where safety and reliability are non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for all active maintenance events and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations

Coordinate unscheduled and scheduled maintenance with internal teams and approved vendors

Ensure all maintenance actions comply with FAA regulations, Part 135 requirements, and company policies

Authorize maintenance releases and coordinate return-to-service activities

Communicate aircraft status updates clearly to Operations, Scheduling, and Leadership

Review maintenance discrepancies, MELs, and deferrals for operational impact

Track and document maintenance events accurately within company systems

Support continuous improvement of maintenance control processes and response efficiency

Qualifications

5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience (Part 135 and Citation X a must)

Strong understanding of FAA regulations and maintenance control procedures

A&P certificate preferred (or equivalent maintenance background)

Experience managing AOG events and high-pressure operational scenarios

Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills

Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call support as needed

Why Jet Excellence

Safety-driven, growing Part 135 operator

Collaborative, accountable team environment

Opportunity to play a critical role in fleet reliability and growth

Leadership that values ownership and continuous improvement

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