Fleet Maintenance Manager (Aviation GSE / Heavy Equipment)
Job Description
Fleet Maintenance Manager (Aviation GSE / Heavy Equipment)
📍 Location: Miami, FL
💼 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
💰 Salary: Competitive + benefits
✈️ Lead the team that keeps Miami’s aviation operations moving.
We’re partnering with a global leader in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to recruit a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee their busy operation at Miami International Airport. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of airport operations — ensuring mission-critical equipment is maintained, reliable, and ready for action 24/7.
Whether you come from aviation GSE, heavy vehicles, plant, or industrial equipment, this is your opportunity to bring your expertise into one of the most dynamic sectors in the world.
What You’ll Be Doing
🔧 Lead, coach, and inspire a skilled maintenance team within a fast-paced airport environment
🛠 Oversee servicing and repair of a diverse GSE fleet — tugs, loaders, lifts, belt vehicles, and more
🤲 Remain hands-on where needed, supporting technicians and leading by example
📊 Take control of KPIs, cost management, and performance improvement initiatives
✅ Ensure full compliance with FAA, OSHA, and airport safety standards
🚀 Implement smarter maintenance processes to increase uptime and efficiency
🤝 Collaborate closely with procurement and senior leadership on planning and resource allocation
What We’re Looking For
✔️ Minimum 5 years’ experience in GSE, fleet, heavy equipment, or industrial maintenance management
✔️ Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish – essential requirement
✔️ Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
✔️ Proven leadership – hiring, mentoring, and developing technical teams
✔️ Highly organised, proactive, and confident making decisions in a safety-critical environment
✔️ Based in or around Miami, with in-depth knowledge of the airport and local operations preferred
Why You’ll Love It
💰 Competitive salary and benefits package
🌍 Work with a global industry leader investing heavily in people, equipment, and technology
🛫 Be part of the aviation industry, supporting essential operations with international reach
📈 A role offering genuine career growth and long-term progression
About Us
At Mane Contract Services, we connect exceptional technical and leadership talent with world-class aviation, ground handling, and engineering companies across North America and beyond. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we specialise in matching people with opportunity — and this is one of the most exciting roles available in the sector today.
👉 Ready to take the lead? Apply now or contact us to discuss how you could play a key part in keeping Miami’s airport operations running at full power.