Deployed Operations Fleet Manager

What you'll do:

• Maintain real-time awareness of fleet status, including aircraft availability, maintenance posture, and readiness levels across all deployed and internal assets
• Drive maximum FMC rates by ensuring required maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure all crews are properly equipped with the necessary aircraft, ground support equipment (GSE), and spare parts to execute operations
• Oversee utilization of internally owned aircraft, ensuring assets are flown regularly to maintain operational readiness and system health
• Serve as the primary point of contact for deployed personnel regarding aircraft, equipment, and fleet-related issues
• Ensure all aircraft logbooks, maintenance records, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and current
• Enforce proper data entry and integrity within the Fleet IQ database
• Identify and brief trends, risks, and gaps in Deployed Operations fleet performance and recommend corrective actions

Additional duties (as needed):

• Track and manage RFIs (Requests for Information) from forward-deployed personnel
• Conduct advanced fleet analysis to support operational decision-making and long-term planning
• Assist in developing documentation and best practices
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to fleet readiness and operational efficiency

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in aviation, UAS operations, or fleet management
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, logbooks, and airworthiness standards
• Familiarity with fleet management systems or databases (e.g., Fleet IQ or similar tools)
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, and operations teams
• Prior experience in a leadership or coordination role within aviation or UAS environments
• Experience supporting deployed or expeditionary operations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with V-BAT or similar UAS platforms
• Background in maintenance control, production control, or fleet readiness management
• Experience analyzing fleet data and identifying trends to improve reliability and performance
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments
• FAA certifications (A&P, Part 107) or military aviation background (preferred but not required)