Senior Manager, Fleet Maintenance

DFW International Airport•Grapevine, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice President, Energy and Infrastructure, the Senior Manager, Fleet Maintenance manages the maintenance, repair, and replacement of DFW rolling stock to improve readiness and reduce operating costs. The role provides direction to functional garage supervisors, including personnel safety practices and technician training, and is responsible for advancing the Airport’s strategic objectives for fleet net-zero carbon emissions. This is a people-leader role requiring a consistent physical on-site presence at DFW Airport to coach teams, build culture, and ensure cross-functional alignment. The manager leads a division of 35 staff responsible for lifecycle management of a diverse fleet, including developing policies, procedures, standards, objectives, and budgets. The position leads the fleet maintenance organization’s transition to zero-emission vehicles and provides recommendations on vehicle purchases, supporting infrastructure, and personnel development. The role develops internal and outsourced staffing and systems for preventive maintenance and shop repairs; manages supervisory and technical staff; consults with user departments on fleet requirements and maintenance practices; administers contract maintenance agreements; and establishes fleet maintenance safety programs. It also oversees staff performance, application of Human Resources policies, training and development, and recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, management, or a related field.
Eight years of experience in fleet maintenance and planning.
Four years of supervisory experience.
A valid Class C driver's license.
Politically astute, with the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders and customer departments and accept ambiguity and contradiction as a natural part of the working environment.
Knowledge of fleet administration and personnel management principles.
Ability to manage staff and provide leadership that communicates departmental core goals clearly and consistently.
Broad, extensive, and progressively responsible administrative experience in fleet management, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing fleet asset management such as specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, disposal, and replacement.
Experience in public administration and knowledge of governmental procurement processes.
Knowledge of budgeting, finance, and management information systems.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and standards related to fleet operations and maintenance.
Knowledge of zero-emission vehicles.
Knowledge of computer applications related to departmental management.
Experience developing and delivering internal presentations.
Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling principles and practices.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage a fleet maintenance program.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and to maintain harmonious internal and external relationships at all levels.
Must obtain and maintain a SIDA Airport Identification/Access Badge in accordance with applicable TSA requirements and DFW Airport’s Airport Security Program.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to random drug screening during employment in this safety-sensitive position.
Must be available as an essential employee to maintain airport operations during emergencies or inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Experience transitioning and managing a zero-emission vehicle fleet maintenance department.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and manage a division of 35 staff responsible for lifecycle management of a diverse fleet.
Develop, evaluate, and implement policies, procedures, standards, goals, and objectives, and develop budgets for the Fleet Management group.
Participate in the departmental business plan annually.
Lead the Fleet Maintenance organization through the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
Recommend vehicle types for purchase and provide information on infrastructure needs and personnel development to support zero-emission vehicle maintenance.
Develop internal and outsourced staffing and systems for preventive maintenance and shop repair of airport vehicles.
Manage supervisory and technical staff involved in vehicle maintenance and repair.
Consult with user departments to identify fleet requirements and develop cost-effective, sustainable maintenance best practices.
Develop and administer contract maintenance agreements for affected vehicles.
Develop, implement, and administer a fleet maintenance safety program, including training for operational and shop safety.
Supervise and manage fleet maintenance staff by establishing performance standards, completing performance evaluations, administering Human Resources policies and procedures, providing staff training and development, and recruiting qualified personnel.