Fleet Manager

Challenge, reward and opportunity – PAL Aviation Services offers all three. If you are a motivated, energetic and challenge-driven individual who is eager to succeed, you will fit in great with our culture. With a proud history in the aviation industry for nearly 40 years, our company has grown and expanded to become international leaders in aerospace and aviation.

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.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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

Why Join PAL Aviation Services?

• 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

PAL Aviation Services is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you

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