NetJets Fleet Tactical Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
NetJets seeks a Fleet Tactical Manager in Columbus, OH to lead aircraft fleet operations, maintenance oversight, and personnel development with FAA A&P certification and 6–8 years of aviation maintenance experience.
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
Workplace
This position is based in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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.
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