Maintenance Controller Jobs

Maintenance Controller jobs are open across aviation, facilities management, transportation, and manufacturing, with specializations in aircraft maintenance control, equipment scheduling, and work order coordination, from entry-level controller to senior and lead positions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerV2X
Top cityCarlsbad, CA
Work type71% On-site
Top industryTelecommunications

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Senior P-8 Maintenance Controller - Canada
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Senior P-8 Maintenance Controller - Canada
Boeing
Jacksonville, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$99k - $133k/yr
10,000+

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Maintenance Controller
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Maintenance Controller
Endeavor Air
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Compliance & Legal
$95k - $116k/yr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Aviation Maintenance Controller
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Aviation Maintenance Controller
NORTHERN JET
Orlando, Florida
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$40 - $50/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Eastern Airlines - Maintenance Controller - Greensboro, NC
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Eastern Airlines - Maintenance Controller - Greensboro, NC
Eastern Airlines LLC
Greensboro, North Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Associate's degree
201-500

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Aircraft Maintenance Controller
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Aircraft Maintenance Controller
Piedmont Airlines
Salisbury, Maryland
Accounting
Audit
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Maintenance Controller Job Market

Who's Hiring

V2X4 open roles
Amentum2 open roles
Vista Global2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Telecommunications
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance controller jobs.

  • Experience with maintenance tracking or MRO software such as Trax, CASS, or equivalent systems
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate for aviation maintenance controller roles
  • Strong knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations or relevant industry compliance standards
  • Ability to coordinate maintenance activities across multiple teams under time-sensitive conditions
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance, engineering technology, or a related field
  • Proficiency in work order management, parts procurement, and scheduling documentation

Tips for Your Maintenance Controller Job Search

Tailor your resume to control systems

Highlight your experience with maintenance tracking software, work order systems, and scheduling tools specific to your industry. Aviation maintenance controllers should call out CASS, Trax, or similar MRO platforms by name rather than listing generic software skills.

Get the right certifications first

Many maintenance controller roles in aviation require an A&P certificate or equivalent airframe and powerplant background. Confirm which credentials the job description specifies before applying so you're not filtered out by an automated screening step.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists maintenance controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your industry

Maintenance controller duties differ significantly between airlines, defense contractors, transit agencies, and commercial facilities. Search by industry keyword alongside the job title to reach openings where your background is a direct match rather than a stretch.

Prepare for scenario-based technical questions

Interviewers often walk through a simulated aircraft on-ground event or equipment failure scenario to see how you'd coordinate parts, personnel, and documentation under pressure. Practice narrating your decision process out loud before the interview, not just rehearsing answers.

Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay

Maintenance control centers run around the clock, so overnight and weekend shift differentials, on-call premiums, and standby pay can meaningfully affect your total compensation. Ask about the full shift structure during the offer conversation, not after you've accepted.

Maintenance Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most maintenance controllers?

The companies hiring the most maintenance controllers right now include V2X, Amentum, and Vista Global, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Nevada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional airlines, defense contractors, and large transit agencies tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many maintenance controller jobs are remote?

About 29% of maintenance controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on coordination nature of most roles. Administrative and scheduling-focused positions within facilities maintenance or fleet management are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements compared to aviation operations control roles.

How do you become a maintenance controller?

Start by gaining hands-on experience as a licensed mechanic or technician in your target industry, since most employers require a working knowledge of the equipment or aircraft you'll be controlling. Earn the relevant certifications, such as an FAA A&P certificate for aviation roles. Then build experience with maintenance tracking systems and work order coordination, often through a lead technician or shift supervisor position before moving into a controller seat.

Can you get hired as a maintenance controller with little experience?

Entry-level maintenance controller roles do exist, particularly in facilities management and fleet maintenance, where employers may hire candidates with a technical degree and limited field experience. In aviation, most carriers require hands-on mechanic experience before moving into the control center. Focusing your search on companies with formal training programs and applying to coordinator or assistant controller titles is the most practical path when your experience is limited.

What does the maintenance controller interview process look like?

Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Technical interviews typically include scenario questions where you're asked to walk through how you'd handle an aircraft on-ground situation, a parts shortage, or a staffing gap mid-shift. Some operations centers include a facility tour or a brief practical assessment using their maintenance tracking system before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance controller jobs?

You can find and apply to maintenance controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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