Fleet Readiness Technician (Overnight)

Overnight Fleet Readiness Technician

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world's largest airlines and ground handling providers.

We are looking for an Overnight Fleet Readiness Technician to join our Atlanta-based operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This is an on-site, overnight role with hours from Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. You will be responsible for ensuring every vehicle in our autonomous fleet is well maintained and operationally ready before the first shift arrives and that important data is fully audited, offloaded, and accounted for in the cloud.

You'll conduct daily readiness checks, manage the end-to-end dashcam data retention lifecycle, and coordinate fleet status across teams to support safety and performance. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in handing off a fleet that is spotless, fully audited, and ready to run. Attention to detail, accountability, self-direction, and a deep passion for safety are key attributes required for this position.

You Will

• Fleet Readiness & Mechanical

  • Conduct overnight readiness checks on every tug, ensuring each unit is staged and ready for first-shift operations

  • Clean tug interiors, exteriors, windshields, cameras, and sensor housings to maintain fleet sensor visibility

  • Triage mechanical issues beyond scope and coordinate with external maintenance partners to prioritize repairs against operational demand

• Dashcam Data Retention & Audits

  • Complete daily dashcam SD card and data offloads, ensuring all footage from the prior shift is fully uploaded to the cloud before clearing local storage

  • Run audit and identify gaps in time or missing files

  • Perform SD card formatting per protocol to ensure offloader compatibility

  • Manage physical offloaders to ensure efficiency and successful nightly offloads

  • Manage physical labelling, organization, and inventory of SD card kits and offloader hardware

• Fleet Logistics & Cross-Team Coordination

  • Track tractor fleet status and report on current vehicle conditions

  • Document all overnight work in shift reports, including units serviced, defects identified, parts needed, and footage offload status

  • Report hardware failures, downed units, missing cards, or safety concerns via designated channels

  • Conduct shift handoff with the incoming Supervisor and operator team, communicating fleet status and any units pulled from service

  • Contribute to and refine best practices documentation for SD card handling and dashcam processes

  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all PPE and ramp safety protocols

You Have

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid US driver's license

• Must be able to pass federal background checks and receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge

• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, on-site at ATL

• Strong log-keeping and documentation skills

• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), Slack, and ticketing tools (e.g., Jira)

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on an overnight schedule

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence

We Prefer

• Prior experience in aviation, airport, or airside operations

• Familiarity with autonomous systems or autonomous vehicle operations

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This role is performed primarily in an active airside environment at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on an overnight schedule (MondayFriday, 10:00 PM6:00 AM). The Fleet Readiness Technician must be able to:

• Work overnight hours in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and high humidity

• Stand, walk, and remain on foot for extended periods throughout the shift

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb in and out of ground support equipment as required

• Work in proximity to active aircraft, with exposure to jet noise, jet blast, fumes, and other ramp-environment hazards

• Handle small hardware components (MicroSD cards, sleeves, card readers) with dexterity

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times when on the ramp

• Maintain a high level of alertness and situational awareness in a dynamic, fast-paced operational setting