Fleet Manager

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Airbus Americas, Inc is looking for a Fleet Manager to join our team based in Mobile, AL
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Airbus is seeking an experienced and strategic Fleet Manager to oversee, optimize, and manage the operational lifecycle of our designated aircraft fleets. In this role, you will serve as the primary interface between operations, engineering, and external strategic suppliers. You will be responsible for ensuring maximum fleet availability, compliance with international aviation regulations, and driving continuous improvement in fleet performance and cost-efficiency.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Fleet Manager will be responsible for:

• Ensuring service levels and value for money are realized for the entire fleet of assets within the Mobile Manufacturing Site.
• Managing third party service providers, vehicles, drivers, and other assets for fleet transportation services.
• Managing the implementation of fleet management software to streamline vehicle fleet operations and maintenance.
• Overseeing the purchase or lease of all vehicles and ensuring the program is right-sized to meet campus needs.

Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery - working with production teams on every aspect of assembly, from managing technical information and quality control to maintenance tasks and health & safety - along flowlines and flight lines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.

On 'Airbus Way', you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. This facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP").
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career paths, as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

• Fleet Performance & Availability:
  Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding fleet health, reliability, and operational availability. Identify technical trends and implement corrective actions.
• Supplier & Contract Management:
  Act as the main point of contact for strategic supplier transitions and ongoing vendor performance. Ensure SLAs (Service Level Agreements) are strictly met.
• Maintenance & Engineering Focal Point:
  Work closely with engineering, quality control, and production teams to plan major maintenance blocks, retrofits, and modifications minimizing operational disruption.
• Change Management & Proactive Communication:
  Lead operational and strategic changes across the fleet and ensure that critical updates are communicated to stakeholders in advance.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure the fleet complies with FAA, EASA, and other relevant aviation regulatory authorities, maintaining meticulous documentation and airworthiness standards.
• Budgeting & Cost Optimization:
  Manage and establish the operational budget for the fleet, identifying cost-saving opportunities in fuel consumption, maintenance operations, and lifecycle management without…