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Fleet Maintenance Manager (Aviation GSE / Heavy Equipment)

Job Description

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Recruiter: Mane Contract Services (on behalf of our client)

✈️ Step into leadership in one of the most dynamic environments around — the aviation industry.

We’re partnering with a global leader in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to find a Fleet Maintenance Manager to take ownership of their Indianapolis operation. This role is at the heart of keeping airports moving, ensuring vital equipment is maintained, reliable, and ready for action 24/7.

Whether you’re already an aviation GSE professional or a fleet/maintenance manager from heavy vehicles, plant, or industrial equipment looking to bring your expertise into a fast-growing sector — this is your chance to step up.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 🔧 Lead, coach, and inspire a skilled maintenance team
• 🛠 Oversee servicing and repair of a diverse GSE fleet — tugs, loaders, lifts, and more
• 📊 Take control of KPIs, costs, and performance improvements
• ✅ Drive compliance with OSHA, FAA, and airport standards
• 🚀 Introduce smarter processes to maximise uptime and efficiency
• 🤝 Collaborate with procurement and senior leadership on strategy and resource planning

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in GSE, fleet, heavy equipment, or industrial maintenance management
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Proven leadership — hiring, training, mentoring and managing teams
• A proactive problem-solver with strong organisational skills
• Comfortable making decisions in a high-pressure, safety-critical environment

Why You’ll Love It

• 💰 Competitive salary + benefits
• 🌍 Join a global leader investing heavily in people, technology, and equipment
• 🛫 Be part of the aviation industry , supporting a critical operation with global impact
• 📈 A role that offers real progression and influence within a growing sector

About Us

At Mane Contract Services , we connect top technical and leadership talent with world-class organisations across aviation, ground handling, heavy engineering, and industrial equipment. With 30+ years of expertise, we specialise in matching skills with opportunity — and this role is exactly that.

👉 Ready to take the controls? Apply now and let’s talk about how you could become a key part of this exciting journey.

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