Fleet Support Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Fleet Support Manager based in the United States.

This is a senior-level aviation logistics and sustainment role focused on ensuring the operational readiness of specialized military aircraft fleets. You will provide 24/7 technical, engineering, and logistical oversight for complex aircraft programs, supporting mission-critical operations across multiple operational and maintenance environments. The role requires deep expertise in military aviation sustainment, fleet management, and maintenance engineering coordination. You will act as a key liaison between field units, engineering teams, and contractors, ensuring maintenance plans, technical directives, and support activities are executed efficiently. A significant part of your impact will involve monitoring fleet status, advising senior leadership, and driving readiness through data-driven maintenance and logistics decisions. This is a high-responsibility position where your decisions directly influence mission capability, safety, and operational continuity. It is ideal for an experienced aviation professional who thrives in highly regulated, high-stakes defense environments.

• Provide senior-level logistical and technical support for RC-135, WC-135, and related aircraft programs to ensure mission readiness and compliance with maintenance plans.
• Monitor daily aircraft status and brief senior leadership on operational readiness, maintenance actions, and factors impacting mission schedules.
• Coordinate engineering guidance, maintenance plans, and technical assistance requests with field units using Greenville Big Safari Online (GBSO).
• Oversee fleet sustainment activities including engine movement tracking, diagnostics monitoring, and overhaul scheduling to maintain operational availability.
• Integrate Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and contractor-developed engineering solutions into field maintenance operations.
• Conduct quality assurance evaluations for first article inspections, recommending improvements in reliability, cost efficiency, and maintainability.
• Travel to vendor and operational sites to inspect parts, validate logistics support, and provide technical briefings.
• Develop, review, and recommend maintenance bulletins and updates to improve aircraft performance and operational capability.

Requirements:

• Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical or aviation field.
• 15+ years of experience in aircraft systems development, operations, and sustainment.
• Minimum 20 years of active-duty experience as an aircraft maintenance technician.
• Extensive experience (15+ years) in military aviation PDM/modification centers and fleet sustainment programs.
• Strong proficiency with Greenville Big Safari Online (GBSO) and Air Force logistics systems such as REMIS, CEMS, and IMDS.
• 30+ years of combined experience in aviation maintenance, logistics, flight operations, and supply chain support.
• Deep expertise in RC-135 engine diagnostics, overhaul scheduling, and sustainment planning.
• Proven experience overseeing civilian contractors and evaluating contract performance in aviation environments.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and program management skills in high-pressure operational settings.

Benefits:

• Long-term 24-month+ remote contract engagement
• Highly competitive compensation aligned with senior defense aviation expertise
• Opportunity to support critical RC-135 and WC-135 mission operations
• High-impact role influencing fleet readiness and national defense capabilities
• Frequent travel to operational, vendor, and contractor locations
• Exposure to advanced military aviation sustainment systems and programs
• Leadership-level responsibility within a mission-critical environment
• Work within a highly specialized and experienced aviation logistics ecosystem