Job Title: Maintenance Controller
Position Overview: Aerotek Aviation is currently hiring Maintenance Controllers for one of our Regional Airlines customers on a contract to hire basis. This position offers ample opportunity for A&P Mechanics looking to move into Maintenance Control or experienced Maintenance Controllers looking for more reliable work. This is a full-time, contract to hire role based out of Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport (KMQY) just south of Nashville.
Job Description
The Maintenance Controller will provide clear and concise information regarding maintenance status, action plans, and return to service estimates. This role involves direct communication with flight crew members to address operational discrepancies and ensure timely and effective repairs. The position requires utilizing maintenance tracking computer systems to plan, schedule, and complete all scheduled maintenance activities, while ensuring compliance with aircraft inspection programs.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with flight crew to obtain necessary information for repairs.
- Utilize maintenance tracking systems for scheduling and logistics.
- Update Computerized Maintenance Tracking Program with compliance information.
- Maintain real-time updates in Flight Operations Software (FOS) for fleet maintenance status.
- Ensure mechanical delays are handled safely and expediently in line with the General Maintenance Manual.
- Coordinate with Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Purchasing to expedite aircraft return to service.
- Track and control deferred maintenance items and ensure parts are ordered as needed.
- Authorize deferred maintenance items (DMI), ensuring compliance with company manuals and FARs.
- Complete and distribute forms and documents according to General Maintenance Manual procedures.
- Track parts and equipment in transit to aircraft on ground (AOG).
- Act as a point of contact for maintenance performed away from the main base.
- Perform maintenance planning and track scheduled maintenance workload.
- Obtain approvals and complete Ferry Flight Authorization Forms.
- Coordinate both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company aircraft.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of A&P Mechanic expereince or any form of maintenance control experience on any commercial airframe (Boeing, Airbus, CRJ, ERJ).
- FAA A&P License Required
Why Work Here?
Join a growing regional airline and charter operator, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success and safety of our operations. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic and expanding field with opportunities for career growth.
Work Environment
This role is based in an office environment and may require schedule flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $40.86/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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