F-35 Fleet Manager (PL)

Canvas • Eglin AFB, FL

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About The Position

The F-35 Fleet Manager serves as the technical authority and primary advisor for F-35 fleet management activities, providing subject matter expert guidance to maintenance, logistics, and test teams. The role oversees daily fleet operations, including aircraft scheduling, configuration management, and mission readiness, and coordinates with engineering, maintenance, and logistics personnel to resolve complex technical issues and optimize fleet performance.

The position develops and maintains fleet metrics, readiness reports, and trend analyses for leadership and stakeholders. It supports test and evaluation missions by ensuring aircraft are properly configured, maintained, and available for scheduled activities. The Fleet Manager also ensures compliance with applicable Air Force, Department of Defense, and contract-specific regulations, safety protocols, and quality assurance standards.

The role leads and mentors junior staff, promotes technical excellence and continuous improvement, and collaborates with government and contractor teams on contract transitions, onboarding, and workforce continuity.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Experience in fighter aircraft fleet management, maintenance, or logistics.
• Demonstrated expertise in F-35 systems, sustainment, and Air Force operational requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects in a high-tempo environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Air Force Test and Evaluation missions.
• Familiarity with government contracting, PWS requirements, and performance-based logistics.
• Proficiency in fleet management and maintenance tracking systems.
• Ability to adapt to evolving mission requirements and manage workforce transitions.
• Strong preference for F-35 program experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and primary advisor for F-35 fleet management activities.
• Provide subject matter expert guidance to maintenance, logistics, and test teams.
• Oversee daily fleet operations, including aircraft scheduling, configuration management, and mission readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and logistics personnel to resolve complex technical issues and optimize fleet performance.
• Develop and maintain fleet metrics, readiness reports, and trend analyses for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support test and evaluation missions by ensuring aircraft are properly configured, maintained, and available for scheduled activities.
• Ensure compliance with Air Force, DoD, and contract-specific regulations, safety protocols, and quality assurance standards.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with government and contractor teams to support contract transitions, onboarding, and workforce continuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed