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Military Fleet Maintenance Managers

Military Career

General Information

Description

Fleet maintenance managers supervise and coordinate the repair and maintenance of the Military’s airplanes, ships, trucks, and other vehicles. They establish maintenance schedules, develop work procedures, and direct the operation of maintenance crews. They manage machine and maintenance shops. From repairing equipment damaged in battle to providing preventive maintenance, these managers are critical for keeping the Military’s fleet strong.

Work Environment

Fleet maintenance managers work in offices located in maintenance yards, shops, and garages.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure
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Military Outlook

Service Branches

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Military Status

  • Officer
    • Managerial/professional
    • College degree required

Military Workforce

Fleet Maintenance Managers in the Military

92,082

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Salary

Average Salary

$61,788

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 54%
  • Some college 16%
  • Post-secondary certificate 13%
  • Bachelor's degree 7%
  • Associate's degree 3%
  • Less than high school 3%
  • Doctoral degree 2%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Military training

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Like other officers, fleet maintenance managers complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Additional training consists of classroom and field training. Job-specific training content may include: Management of aircraft or aircraft electronics (avionics) maintenanceManagement of vehicle, railroad, and other equipment maintenanceUse of management information systemsLogistics and operational support functions

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Mechanical
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics

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