Assistant Fleet Manager

Top Aces Corporation•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Assistant Fleet Manager serves as the principal deputy to the Fleet Manager, providing leadership, oversight, and coordination for maintenance scheduling, fleet management, and aircraft operational readiness. The role ensures assigned aircraft maintain high levels of safety, reliability, and compliance. It oversees integration of maintenance and flying schedules, supervises OL Schedulers, maintains accurate aircraft records and maintenance data, and supports long-range fleet sustainment planning. The position also manages aircraft utilization, performance analytics, material forecasting, and compliance reporting to senior leadership. The Assistant Fleet Manager provides aircraft maintenance control on behalf of the company as described in the Aircraft Inspection Program (AIP), and, based on applicable aircraft flight authority, ensures scheduled maintenance tasks are tracked and completed. The role coordinates maintenance and logistics requirements, manages modifications and repairs with positive configuration control, identifies capability needs, and helps ensure fleets have the equipment and support needed throughout their expected life. It also monitors fleet operating costs and contributes to the Quality Management System and continuous improvement. The position requires safe performance in accordance with approved technical data and company policies, including implementing site-specific Safety Management System (SMS) risk assessment, risk reduction, and safety enhancement processes. The role may involve prolonged periods standing or sitting at a computer, communication by telephone or radio, and working around loud noises and hazardous chemicals. Nights, weekends, holidays, and domestic or international travel may be required.

Requirements

Prior experience as a Lead Scheduler, Production Superintendent, or Maintenance Operations Officer; military aviation experience is preferred.
Deep understanding of the aircraft maintenance lifecycle, inspection planning, discrepancy management, and compliance tracking.
Strong leadership skills and proven ability to coordinate across operations, maintenance, and logistics teams.
High proficiency in data analytics, including maintenance forecasting and preparing reports for senior leadership.
Experience managing TDY or deployed operations and coordinating multi-site maintenance activities.
Knowledge of DoD or contractor flight operations, maintenance data systems, and government compliance requirements.
Ability to work independently and sometimes under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient English-language verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an Assistant Fleet Manager in daily work performance.
Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and not be barred from any military installation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in aircraft maintenance operations, production control, or flightline management.
Experience with F-16, A-10, or similar tactical fighter aircraft platforms.
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer and to listen and speak clearly on the telephone or over radio.
Ability to work around loud noises and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Military aviation experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor overall fleet health to keep assigned aircraft mission-ready and compliant with technical, safety, and maintenance standards.
Direct and validate maintenance and flying schedules in coordination with Production Superintendents, pilots, and logistics.
Ensure accurate aircraft records, maintenance databases, and engine-hour and cycle tracking in Electronic Record Keeping Systems (ERKS).
Oversee tracking of pilot-reported discrepancies, delayed maintenance items, and inspection cycles; ensure corrective actions are scheduled and completed on time.
Supervise, train, and evaluate OL Schedulers and support staff, ensuring adherence to maintenance control procedures, company policies, and regulatory guidance.
Analyze maintenance and flightline data to identify trends, recurring issues, and process improvement opportunities.
Develop executive-level reports for the Fleet Manager and leadership briefings.
Coordinate long-term maintenance forecasts and inspection planning to align with mission demands, resource constraints, and contract requirements.
Direct planning and execution of temporary duty (TDY) maintenance operations, including resource allocation, equipment readiness, and coordination with deployed detachments.
Coordinate with logistics, operations, and supply chain leadership to streamline maintenance flow, reduce downtime, and maximize mission availability.
Implement Lean Maintenance and Production Control practices to improve scheduling efficiency and turnaround performance.
Provide aircraft maintenance control as described in the Aircraft Inspection Program (AIP), and ensure scheduled maintenance tasks are tracked and completed based on applicable aircraft flight authority.
Liaise with maintenance and logistics departments to schedule required maintenance and ensure parts are available for forecasted work.
Manage aircraft modifications and repairs while ensuring positive configuration control.
Identify requirements for new capabilities and ensure fleets have the equipment and support needed throughout their expected life.
Determine and monitor aircraft fleet operating costs.
Understand contributions to the Quality Management System and continually seek improvement opportunities.
Perform duties safely and in accordance with approved technical data and company policies, ensuring the team does likewise.
Implement site-specific SMS risk assessment, risk reduction, safety enhancement, and improvement processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.