# Deployed Operations Fleet Manager

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $98k – $140k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Fleet Iq, Aircraft Maintenance, Logbooks, Airworthiness Standards, Fleet Management, Uas Operations, Aviation Operations, Cross-Functional Coordination, Data Analysis, Maintenance Records
**Posted:** 2026-06-24

> Manages V-BAT fleet readiness, maintenance, and utilization for deployed operations. Requires 5+ years in aviation/UAS/fleet management and strong cross-functional coordination skills.

## Job Description

## 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)

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