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. Accountabilities 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobgether