- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About NetJets
Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.
NetJets seeks an experienced Fleet Tactical Manager to provide operational and technical leadership for an assigned aircraft fleet and its Maintenance Controllers. The role carries accountability for aircraft availability, reliability, maintenance execution, and fleet performance, with responsibility for driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase dispatch reliability, reduce unscheduled maintenance durations, and address recurring aircraft discrepancies. The Fleet Tactical Manager coordinates with Original Equipment Manufacturers, internal departments, and third-party maintenance providers to ensure all maintenance and alterations comply with FAA regulations, manufacturer requirements, and company policies.
Role & Responsibilities
- Promote and ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, risk management, and quality across the assigned fleet
- Provide operational and technical leadership for an assigned aircraft fleet with accountability for aircraft availability, reliability, maintenance execution, and overall fleet performance
- Lead, develop, coach, and mentor assigned Maintenance Controllers to ensure effective maintenance oversight, sound decision-making, professional development, and operational excellence
- Collaborate with Maintenance Controllers, maintenance providers, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to develop and execute maintenance strategies that optimize aircraft availability and improve dispatch reliability
- Serve as the primary fleet technical resource for significant maintenance events, recurring discrepancies, operational challenges, and complex troubleshooting efforts, developing corrective actions that improve long-term fleet reliability
- Analyze fleet health, maintenance trends, operational performance data, and recurring defects to identify risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with Reliability, Quality Assurance, Safety, Maintenance Training, Materials Management, Planning, Flight Operations, Scheduling, and other departments to support fleet objectives
- Ensure maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer requirements, company procedures, and approved maintenance programs
- Communicate fleet risks, significant maintenance events, reliability concerns, performance trends, and corrective action plans to leadership and key stakeholders
Qualifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification
- 6–8 years of aircraft maintenance or maintenance control experience, including leadership experience
- Minimum of two years leadership experience in an aircraft maintenance control environment
- Knowledge and understanding of turbine-powered aircraft systems
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of aircraft reliability programs, maintenance planning principles, and operational performance metrics
Skills
Experience
6–8 years of aircraft maintenance or maintenance control experience, with a minimum of two years in a leadership capacity within an aircraft maintenance control environment. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in fleet management, technical troubleshooting, and personnel development within the aviation maintenance sector.
Education
Associate's degree in a related field
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (no cost to employee); Healthcare Advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; Wellness Programs and Discounts; Paid Time Off; Parental Leave of Absence; Life and Accident Insurance; Voluntary financial protection plans; 401(k) plan with 67% employer match on standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions; Short and Long-Term Disability; Legal Plan; Identity Theft Protection Plans; Pet Insurance; Family & Caregiving Support.
Culture
NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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