USA based - Maintenance Controller Trainee Program, Wisconsin

Aviation Maintenance Controller Trainee position is available in Bay City, WI.  You are trusted to complete tasks and work independently while learning from your mentors and trainers. Through this module-based, structured maintenance control training program, you will learn different facets of the private jet industry and work closely with your trainers and mentors. 

Our structured training program will set you on the path to becoming a successful aviation maintenance controller. We are excited to offer this comprehensive trainee program. As a Maintenance Controller Trainee at Red Wing Aviation, you will be immersed in our aviation maintenance control program and processes. You will work alongside industry veterans and leaders in the maintenance control field who will provide you with focused and accelerated hands-on training. 

Our program is designed to educate you about our maintenance control processes and the cutting-edge technology we use. This program is open to all those who have a valid A&P License. If you are in the early stages of your career and recently earned your A&P License, this program will provide you with the training you need to succeed and grow your career, learning from leaders in the private jet industry.  

Red Wing Aviation is an affiliated operating partner of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.  RWA is an FAA certified 135 charter operator, FAA part 145 aircraft maintenance and repair station and pilot training facility. 

Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world. 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate with other departments to minimize downtown & maximize aircraft availability 
• Track and report all airframe, engine, and APU hours and cycles 

• Audit and maintain Flight, Aircraft, and Engine Maintenance logbooks  
• Review and process invoices  
• Proficient at Part 135 Regulations relating to aircraft maintenance  
• Proficient at Aircraft Manual utilization  
• Operating System and application training  

• Coordinate maintenance with approved vendors 
• Generate Parts and Service Purchase Orders  
• Perform audits of aircraft records  
• Action & track order shipping and receiving  
• Obtain & submit downloads for engine warranty programs 

Program Qualifications: 

• A & P Certificate  
• Domicile in Red Wing  
• A valid Driver’s License 
• Completion of DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

• Passport eligibility  
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows Suite – specifically MS Excel & Word  
• Previous MOC experience considered 

Trainee Program  

Once you have successfully completed all elements in the module and passed all related tests, you will be able to advance to the next module.  

Module 1: Gen Admin & Systems  

• Track and report all airframe, engine, and APU Hours and Cycles. 
• Audit and maintain Flight, Aircraft, and Engine Maintenance logbooks.  
• Review and process invoices.  
• Proficient at Part 135 Regulations relating to aircraft maintenance  

• Proficient at Aircraft Manual utilization  
• Operating System and application training  

Module 2: Maintenance Coordination & Auditing 

• Coordinate maintenance with approved vendors. 
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize downtown & maximize aircraft availability.  

• Generate Parts or Service Purchase Orders  
• Perform audit of aircraft records  
• Action & track order shipping and receiving  
• Submitting downloads for engine warranty programs  

Module 3: Aircraft Specific Training  

• Complete the Gen Fam course for the XL  
• Complete the Gen Fam course for the Ultra  
• Transition to aircraft management – be able to manage 10 aircraft  

Module 4: Supervised Maintenance Control  

• Demonstrate Maintenance control function with minimal input from supervisor & begin taking after hour phones 

Module 5: Unsupervised Maintenance Control  

• Perform Maintenance Control function as an accountable and responsible person while proving the ability to handle the fleet on your own  

Note: Each Module is completed with an evaluation. 

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans  
• 401k program with company matching and no vesting period. 
• Paid Time Off 
• Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Career progression 

We are committed to developing and training members of our team at every stage of their career. Although our standards are high, we’ll help you reach them.

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.