Airport Fleet & Asset Manager

Tweed New Haven Airport Inc; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Avports in New Haven is seeking an experienced Manager of Fleet & Asset Management to oversee maintenance, readiness, compliance, and lifecycle management of airport vehicles, ARFF apparatus, heavy equipment, and critical operational assets at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

This role supports the airport’s expansion, ensuring safety and reliability 24/7 while coordinating with vendors, budgeting, and capital planning to sustain high-performing assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of experience in fleet management, heavy equipment maintenance, diesel equipment or related field.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, diagnostics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment operations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet credentialing and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and maintenance of airport fleet vehicles, ARFF equipment, heavy equipment, and operational assets.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, inspections, repairs, and asset replacement planning.
• Coordinate maintenance vendors, contractors, fuel providers, and service partners.
• Manage fleet records, compliance documentation, inspections, and asset management systems.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and cost management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, DOT, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Monitor fleet performance, equipment reliability, and readiness.
• Support emergency response and severe weather operations.

Skills

Fleet management

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel equipment

Automotive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Valid driver’s license

Fleet management software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Avports in New Haven is seeking an experienced Manager of Fleet & Asset Management to oversee maintenance, readiness, compliance, and lifecycle management of airport vehicles, ARFF apparatus, heavy equipment, and critical operational assets at Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

This role supports the airport’s expansion, ensuring safety and reliability 24/7 while coordinating with vendors, budgeting, and capital planning to sustain high-performing assets.