Maintenance Controller (Part 135) at Sun Air Jets, LLC

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Maintenance Controller (Part 135)

Van Nuys, California, United States | Maintenance | Full-time | Partially remote

About the Company:

On December 17, 2025, FlyHouse completed the aquisition of Sun Air Jets. As you join the Sun Air Jets team, you are now part of the House.

FlyHouse is a rapidly growing private aviation company offering a complete suite of private aviation services including aircraft management, charter operations, maintenance (Part 135 and Part 145 certified), and innovative technology solutions. Founded in 2021 with operations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Van Nuys and Camarillo, California, FlyHouse is revolutionizing private aviation through our innovative business model, patent-pending mobile application platform, and commitment to safety, service, and transparency.

Position Summary

A Part 135 Maintenance Controller is responsible for overseeing the airworthiness and maintenance status of company aircraft to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, and operational requirements. The Maintenance Controller coordinates with maintenance personnel, flight crews, vendors, and operations to ensure aircraft are maintained in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.

Essential Job Functions:

Monitor aircraft airworthiness status for Part 135 fleet.
Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events.
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations including 14 CFR Part 135, Part 91, and Part 43.
Review aircraft logbooks and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness.
Track inspections, airworthiness directives (ADs), service bulletins (SBs), and life-limited components.
Coordinate AOG (Aircraft on Ground) events and arrange repair solutions.
Communicate aircraft status updates to operations, dispatch, and leadership.
Authorize maintenance actions in accordance with company GMM and Ops Specs.
Coordinate with Part 145 repair stations, vendors, and OEM service centers.
Assist with troubleshooting technical discrepancies reported by flight crews.
Maintain accurate aircraft maintenance tracking systems and digital records.
Support reliability programs and analyze maintenance trends.
Ensure all work orders, log entries, and return-to-service documentation are completed properly prior to aircraft departure.
Support maintenance planning to minimize operational downtime.

Required Qualifications:

Must have a valid driver's license and successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen and background check.
Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience (corporate or charter aviation preferred).
Certificated Airframe and Powerplant preferred
Working knowledge of FAA Part 135 operations and maintenance requirements.
Experience with aircraft maintenance tracking systems.
Strong troubleshooting and technical decision-making skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple aircraft maintenance events simultaneously.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Required Qualifications:

Previous Maintenance Control experience in a Part 135 environment.
Experience working with turbine aircraft.
Familiarity with CAMP, Corridor, or similar maintenance tracking software.
Experience coordinating AOG response and vendor management.

Work Environment/Expected Hours:

Primary workstation will be located at the Van Nuys Airport in an outdoor environment on airport ramps, inside aircraft hangars, and occasionally inside a standard office environment. Occasional travel may be required to the Camarillo location for meetings or other business needs. Remote work may be an option based on business needs and manager approval. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy while in the office and may be loud to very loud when working outdoors requiring the use of hearing protection. Weather conditions will vary. In support of various duties, the employee may travel between facilities or to various company functions and events appropriate to job function.

Compensation
Salary Range: $85 - $100K

Benefits package includes competitive hourly pay, 401K with an employer match, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) mostly paid for by the company, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday)

Equal Employment Opportunity: FlyHouse companies, including Sun Air Jets is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of these protected bases.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@goflyhouse.com.

Privacy Notice: Sun Air Jets, LLC collects and processes applicant information for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the CCPA. For more information, please visit https://www.sunairjets.com/applicant-notice/

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Cover Letter

What is your current street address? *

Have you, or any of your relatives, or friends worked for FlyHouse or Sun Air Jets at any time? if yes, please list their names. *

If hired, can you present documentation establishing your legal right to employment in the United States? *

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Do you have any other specific training, certifications, or licenses which you feel make you an especially well suited candidate for this position?

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What is your available start date? (if you'd prefer to put an amount of notice you'd like to give, you can do that too) *

Are you open to/interested in relocating? *

Are you at least 18 years old? *

How many years of corporate jet experience do you have? *

Do you have FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic's License? *

Why do you want to be part of the Sun Air Jets team? *

Do you have a reliable means of transportation to and from work? *

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I agree that my employment and compensation is at-will, it can be terminated at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at my option or at the option of the Company. *

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