F-35 Fleet Manager (PL)

Canvas Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks a senior technical lead for F-35 fleet management at Eglin AFB to serve as the technical authority and SME for maintenance, logistics, and test teams.

You will oversee daily fleet operations, coordinate with engineering and government partners, mentor staff, and deliver readiness metrics and trend analyses for leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Air Force Test and Evaluation missions.
• Familiarity with government contracting and PWS requirements.
• Proficiency in fleet management and maintenance tracking.
• Ability to adapt to evolving mission requirements and workforce transitions.
• Experience with fighter fleet management, preferably F-35.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and primary advisor for all F-35 fleet management activities, providing SME-level guidance to maintenance, logistics, and test teams.
• Oversee daily fleet operations, including aircraft scheduling, configuration management, and mission readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and logistics personnel to resolve complex technical issues and ensure optimal fleet performance.
• Develop and maintain fleet metrics, readiness reports, and trend analyses for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support test and evaluation missions by ensuring aircraft are properly configured, maintained, and available for scheduled activities.
• Ensure compliance with Air Force, DoD, and contract-specific regulations, safety protocols, and quality assurance standards.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with government and contractor teams to support contract transitions, onboarding, and workforce continuity.

Skills

Air Force TE experience

Government contracting

Fleet management

F-35 program experience

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and primary advisor for all F-35 fleet management activities, providing SME-level guidance to maintenance, logistics, and test teams.
• Oversee daily fleet operations, including aircraft scheduling, configuration management, and mission readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and logistics personnel to resolve complex technical issues and ensure optimal fleet performance.
• Develop and maintain fleet metrics, readiness reports, and trend analyses for leadership and stakeholders.
• Support test and evaluation missions by ensuring aircraft are properly configured, maintained, and available for scheduled activities.
• Ensure compliance with Air Force, DoD, and contract-specific regulations, safety protocols, and quality assurance standards.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with government and contractor teams to support contract transitions, onboarding, and workforce continuity.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting Air Force Test and Evaluation missions.

• Familiarity with government contracting, PWS requirements, and performance-based logistics.

• Proficiency in fleet management and maintenance tracking systems.

• Ability to adapt to evolving mission requirements and manage workforce transitions.

• Experience in fighter aircraft fleet management, maintenance, or logistics, with a strong preference for F-35 program experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in F-35 systems, sustainment, and Air Force operational requirements.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects in a high-tempo environment.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Must posses or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance