Technical Services Controller

JSX

• $90K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of line maintenance or Technical Operations experience with Part 121 or Part 135 operator.
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate, violation-free.
  • Avionics and technical troubleshooting experience required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Engineering, Maintenance Control, and Maintenance Planning to prioritize maintenance actions.
  • Monitor aircraft history and maintenance data to find trends and recurring discrepancies.
  • Generate Technical Services Items for critical troubleshooting issues.
  • Issue aircraft repair instructions for chronic discrepancies promptly.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting support using maintenance manuals and approved resources.
  • Maintain the database for Operationally Significant Items and track resolutions.
  • Collaborate across Technical Operations to communicate findings and required actions clearly.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits: Coverage begins the 1st of the month following the start date, with premiums from $110/month and 100% employer-paid dental and vision.
  • Travel Benefits: Free standby travel on JSX and discounted travel on major airlines for you and immediate family.
  • 401(k) Match: 50% match on the first 8%.
  • Generous PTO: Flexible paid time off to recharge.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Technical Services Controller provides expert technical support to improve aircraft reliability and support safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Maintenance Control, and Maintenance Planning to monitor aircraft history, analyze maintenance data, and proactively identify chronic or recurring discrepancies. By reviewing daily snag reports, operational events, and maintenance trends, you'll help prioritize technical issues, coordinate troubleshooting efforts, and ensure repair instructions are available to support timely resolution.

This role is ideal for an experienced aviation maintenance professional who enjoys digging into complex technical problems, recognizing trends, and working across teams to improve fleet performance.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you'll:
  • Partner with Engineering, Maintenance Control, and Maintenance Planning to coordinate timely maintenance actions and establish appropriate priorities for chronic and repeat aircraft discrepancies.
  • Monitor aircraft history, daily snag reports, and maintenance data to identify trends, recurring discrepancies, and opportunities to improve fleet reliability.
  • Generate Technical Services Items to support troubleshooting and repair of chronic and critical issues affecting on-time performance or aircraft airworthiness.
  • Ensure aircraft systems repair instructions are issued promptly for chronic and repeat discrepancies.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting support using applicable maintenance manuals, repair data, component manuals, and other approved reference materials.
  • Maintain and update the database for Operationally Significant Items, including Air Turn Backs, Diversions, and High-Speed Rejected Takeoffs.
  • Track significant technical events and recurring issues through resolution, helping ensure appropriate actions and follow-up are completed.
  • Assist in identifying and recommending improvements to tooling and test equipment that can strengthen maintenance execution and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate across Technical Operations to communicate technical findings, priorities, and required actions clearly and effectively.
  • Maintain awareness of applicable training requirements and ensure required certifications remain current before performing assigned functions.
  • Support additional technical initiatives and fleet reliability needs as assigned.


Why You'll Love This Role
  • Solve the Tough Problems: Dig into chronic and repeat aircraft discrepancies and help teams find lasting technical solutions.
  • Improve Fleet Reliability: Use aircraft history, snag reports, maintenance data, and operational events to identify trends before they become bigger problems.
  • Make an Operational Impact: Your technical recommendations and troubleshooting support can directly affect aircraft availability, on-time performance, and airworthiness.
  • Work Across Technical Operations: Partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, and other maintenance professionals to keep work moving.
  • Bring Technology Into Troubleshooting: Apply modern tools and emerging approaches-including opportunities involving AI-supported workflows-to improve how technical issues are identified and resolved.


What Makes a Successful Technical Services Controller?

We're looking for someone who is:
  • Technical: You understand aircraft systems, maintenance practices, avionics, and the reference materials needed to troubleshoot complex discrepancies.
  • Analytical: You can evaluate aircraft history and maintenance data, recognize patterns, and distinguish isolated events from recurring problems.
  • Proactive: You identify emerging issues, establish appropriate priorities, and help drive action before reliability is further impacted.
  • Resourceful: You know how to navigate technical manuals, repair data, and maintenance resources to develop practical solutions.
  • Collaborative: You communicate effectively across Engineering, Maintenance Control, Planning, and other Technical Operations teams.
  • Detail-Oriented: You maintain accurate information, follow technical issues through resolution, and understand the importance of precision in an airline maintenance environment.
  • Entrepreneurial: You take ownership of problems, explore new approaches, and continuously look for better ways to improve troubleshooting and fleet reliability.


Required Experience
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 3+ years of line maintenance or Technical Operations experience with a Part 121 or Part 135 operator.
  • Avionics and technical troubleshooting experience.
  • Violation-free FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
  • Experience using aircraft maintenance reference materials, including Manufacturer's Maintenance Manuals, Structural Repair Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Component Maintenance Manuals, and related technical documentation.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong organizational and task management skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills within a cross-functional team environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented Technical Operations environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Current and valid driver's license with REAL ID.
  • Valid passport.


Preferred Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 5+ years of line maintenance or Technical Operations experience with a Part 121 or Part 135 operator.
  • Previous experience as an aircraft maintenance lead or supervisor.
  • Familiarity with AI agent-based workflows used in aircraft maintenance, technical troubleshooting, or related applications.


Benefits & Perks
  • Health Benefits: New Crewmembers become eligible for coverage on the 1st of the month following the start date, with medical plans beginning at just $110/month. 100% employer-paid dental & vision, plus up to $2,100 annually for HSA contribution. Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost.
  • Travel Benefits: Enjoy free non-revenue standby travel on JSX, plus deeply discounted standby travel on other major domestic and international airlines for you and your qualifying immediate family.
  • 401(k) Match: 50% of your first 8%.
  • Generous PTO: Take time to recharge with our flexible PTO plan.


Additional Information

This role requires the ability to work 10- or 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel may be required based on operational needs.

The position involves intermittent physical activity, including bending, reaching, prolonged periods of sitting, and occasionally lifting 5-20 pounds.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate, including emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, technical developments, or evolving business needs.

Compensation Range:
$90,000.0 - $110,200.0

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