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Vista America

Flies private jets for charter clients

Maintenance Controller

Full-Time
$55.29 - $57.69/hr
Senior
Bachelor's
Columbus, OH, USA
In Person
Aerospace EngineeringAviation Operations & Aircraft Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have an A&P certificate.
  • Must have at least 2 years of aircraft maintenance control, maintenance supervisor, crew chief, avionics lead, or equivalent experience.
  • Must have at least 5 years of corporate aircraft or regional airline maintenance experience.
  • 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.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
  • Safely manage daily fleet maintenance requirements in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate maintenance events with SOC/OCC, QC, Customer Service, maintenance vendors, FBOs, and flight crews.
  • Provide technical support to flight crews and maintenance vendors.
  • Apply and manage fleet MELs.
  • Build, schedule, and release fleet maintenance work orders.
  • Build, schedule, and release fleet detailing work orders.
  • Enter accurate and timely information in maintenance computer programs.
  • Convey accurate and timely information to operations for aircraft-on-ground and delayed aircraft.
  • Oversee and manage the fleet during maintenance events.
  • Release aircraft for return to service in accordance with company and FAA guidelines.
  • Prepare airworthiness releases and special flight permits.
  • Monitor and complete fleet maintenance in a timely manner without exceeding governing time limitations.
  • Work with the Director of Maintenance, Chief Pilots, managers, pilots, maintenance vendors, teammates, original equipment manufacturers, and auditors.
  • Provide shift turnovers and sufficiently detailed reports so open issues receive appropriate attention and follow-through.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
  • A college degree.
  • Specific experience with Citation X, Excel, 560 Series, Challenger 300/350, Challenger 604/605/650, CRJ200, Global 5000VFD/6000VFD, Global 7500, or Gulfstream IV/V/450 or G280 aircraft.
  • Experience with CAMP, AVTRAK, CMP, JETDOCS, Corridor, EBIS, TRAXXALL, or other maintenance-specific applications.

About the company

Vista America operates private jets in the United States for VistaJet and XO clients, linking flight operations with aircraft maintenance and management. The brand brings together licensed air carriers including Jet Select, Western Air Charter, XOJET Aviation and Red Wing Aeroplane, each responsible for its own flights. Aircraft owners can place jets under management and earn charter revenue when their aircraft are available for other passengers. Its crews and ground teams coordinate domestic and international trips, while maintenance teams handle scheduled work and responses to aircraft issues. Launched in 2023, Vista America is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbus, OH

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • Pilots preserve progression: Vista America lets them retain seniority when upgrading across aircraft cabin classes.
  • Cabin hosts get specialist preparation: Vista America teaches international protocol and fine wine appreciation through its in-house Cabin Academy.
  • In February 2026, Vista America reported its federal maintenance award required year-long training for every eligible technician.

What critics are saying

  • Vista America: onsite permanent full-time Teterboro maintenance controllers rotate four 12-hour shifts on, four off, including nights, weekends, holidays.
  • Experience gates entry: Vista America's home-based permanent full-time CL65 first officers need 1,500 fixed-wing hours, including 500 as pilot-in-command.
  • Fleet access relies on third parties: Vista America's licensed carriers manage leased aircraft rather than owning their operating fleets.

What makes Vista America unique

  • Three independent auditors assess Vista America: its safety credentials cover management systems, crew qualifications and operational practices.
  • Pilot training uses in-house simulation: Vista America's Columbus Challenger350 simulator supports recurrent training and upset-recovery scenarios.
  • Live coordination supports flights: Vista America pilots communicate with its Operations Command Center through Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft.

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