Fleet Manager
- St. John's, NL, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
PAL Aviation Services is currently seeking a full-time Fleet Manager to join our team in St. John's, NL.
The Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s aviation equipment/vehicle fleet from acquisition to disposal in accordance with industry best practices and company objectives to maximize efficiency, safety and productivity while reducing costs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the full lifecycle of PAL’s Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleet, including planning, procurement, commissioning, utilization, cost control, training, and disposal.
- Assess current and future fleet requirements by collaborating with operational divisions and subject matter experts to evaluate inventory, facility needs, equipment requests, and asset utilization.
- Research, evaluate, select, and manage relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and approved suppliers, monitoring performance, support, delivery timelines, and equipment reliability.
- Lead procurement activities, including preparing and administering RFPs/RFQs, evaluating submissions, negotiating purchases, and coordinating equipment delivery with Supply Chain and Logistics teams.
- Ensure effective implementation of new equipment by coordinating operator and maintenance training and supporting safe operational integration.
- Partner with the Vehicle Maintenance Manager to optimize fleet maintenance programs, systems, and asset performance through Fleet Maintenance Pro and related tools.
- Conduct market research and analysis on industry standards, replacement strategies, rental opportunities, emerging technologies, electric equipment options, and preferred suppliers.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve asset management policies, procedures, and initiatives to maximize asset lifespan, utilization, and return on investment.
- Chair the GSE Committee and provide recommendations, reporting, and presentations to divisional leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Oversee financial and administrative controls, including budgeting, cost analyses, purchase orders, asset tracking, invoice reconciliation, vehicle registrations, insurance compliance, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Post-Secondary education in business administration, purchasing or supply chain logistics considered an asset
- Experience sourcing equipment or components specifically for aviation ground support equipment (tugs, loaders, de-icing units) or related heavy-duty fleets an asset
- Experience with Fleet Maintenance Pro or experience/knowledge of other inventory/maintenance tracking software considered an asset
- Demonstrated organizational, multitasking and time management skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Open to occasional travel
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Opportunities for growth
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you
#PALAviationServices
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Responsibilities
Manage PAL's Ground Support Equipment fleet throughout its lifecycle, including requirements planning, procurement, commissioning, utilization, maintenance coordination, cost control, and disposal. Lead supplier and procurement activities, improve asset management practices, oversee financial and administrative controls, and advise divisional leadership on fleet decisions.
Requirements
Post-secondary education in business administration, purchasing, or supply chain logistics is considered an asset, as is experience sourcing aviation ground support equipment or managing fleet maintenance software. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office 365, be open to occasional travel, and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Skills
- Fleet Lifecycle Management
- Ground Support Equipment
- Procurement
- Vendor Relationship Management
- RFP/RFQ Administration
- Budgeting
- Cost Analysis
- Asset Management
- Fleet Maintenance
- Inventory Tracking
- Equipment Training
- Market Research
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Microsoft Office 365
Benefits
- Personal Travel Privileges
- Health Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Growth Opportunities
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Finance & Accounting
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Ground Support Equipment
- Fleet Management
- Fleet Maintenance Pro
- Fleet Lifecycle
- Asset Management
- Equipment Procurement
- RFP
- RFQ
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Vendor Management
- Equipment Commissioning
- Equipment Utilization
- Maintenance Programs
- Inventory Tracking
- Asset Tracking
- Budgeting
- Cost Analysis
- Purchase Orders
- Invoice Reconciliation
- Vehicle Registration
- Insurance Compliance
- Replacement Strategies
- Rental Opportunities
- Electric Equipment
- Microsoft Office 365
- Security Clearance
- Aviation
- De-Icing Units
- Fleet Reliability