National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 757-200, 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.
Job Title: Fleet Manager – All Fleet Types
Location: Orlando, FL
Department: Flight Operations
Reports To: Chief Pilot
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: The Fleet Manager reports to the VP of Flight Operations and specializes in overseeing the aircraft within the airline’s fleet. This role involves focused expertise on the specific operational and regulatory requirements associated with each fleet type and the variations thereof. The successful candidate will hold multiple type ratings and have strong training, management or supervisory experience.
Essential Functions:
- Technical expert who works with the Director of Operations, System Chief Pilot, Training Department, Airbus, Boeing, other OEMs and Technical Operations, managing the manuals for each fleet.
- Ensures compliance with federal and safety regulations specifically related to the aircraft type.
- Ensures that the aircraft technical and performance manuals are up-to-date and effects necessary revisions when appropriate through the SMS process.
- Research and analyze flight data operational issues specific to the aircraft type.
- Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) and specialist in aircraft type as it relates to all required pilot procedures.
- Helps to coordinate aircraft entry into service and aircraft exits and timing with Operations and Maintenance.
- Preferably possesses Instructor and/or Check Pilot experience.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation, specific to each fleet type.
- Responsible for studying and recommending emerging technologies to support Flight Ops into the future. The Fleet Manager will lead any future projects in this area.
- Will ensure that effective, two-way communication channels operate with all Crew Members in relation to information concerning each fleet type specifics.
- Assists the Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot(s) in liaison with the FAA, to ensure that the Company's operations are in accordance with the applicable regulations and stated company policies.
- Monitors and investigates all incidents where appropriate and liaisons with the Safety Department, as required.
- Assists the Director Flight Training and Standards ensuring all training manuals interface with all flight manuals.
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
- ATP Certificate with multiple type ratings
- FAA First Class Medical preferred
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current US Passport
- Impeccable safety and training record
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Travel will be required at times to attend different events.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- High degree of competency working with various Company, OEM and FAA portals.
- Excellent computer skills using various programs and Apps.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.
National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.
National Airlines requires all team members to complete a record in National’s Vaccination Tracking Tool. Team Members may opt to provide records documenting their fully vaccinated status or agree to comply with weekly COVID-19 testing and reporting. Requests for medical and religious exemptions for those who cannot be vaccinated will be considered with substantiating documentation.
