Fleet Manager - PL
No salary listed
Mid
Duke Field Afs, FL, USA+1 moreMore locations: Eglin AFB, FL, USA
In Person
Aerospace EngineeringAviation Operations & Aircraft Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
- Experience with Group 1, 2, or 3 small unmanned aircraft systems (fixed-wing or vertical takeoff and landing).
- At least 3 years operating tactical or commercial small unmanned aircraft systems in government test and evaluation or operational settings.
- At least 3 years supporting test ranges or research and development flight teams.
- Practical experience with mechanical assembly, soldering, 3D computer-aided design and slicing software, 3D printer operation, and vehicle and trailer inspections.
- Advanced skills in additive manufacturing, composite airframe repair, avionics troubleshooting, and automated ground control station setup.
- Experience coordinating flight operations with Air Traffic Control, reading Notices to Air Missions and Temporary Flight Restrictions, and navigating Certificates of Authorization constraints.
- A formal background in flight test range safety, risk management frameworks, and military flight standardization.
- Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods during flight operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage small unmanned aircraft system operations, maintenance, and training for indoor workshops and outdoor test ranges.
- Execute and oversee flight maneuvers, launch and recovery, and safety for quadrotor and fixed-wing small unmanned aircraft systems.
- Plan and conduct safe launch and recovery procedures at established runways, unimproved fields, and austere sites.
- Coordinate with Air Traffic Control, range safety, and test teams; interpret Notices to Air Missions and Temporary Flight Restrictions and navigate Certificates of Authorization constraints.
- Maintain real-time communication with test directors, payload specialists, and data analysts to ensure mission objectives are met.
- Direct 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and mechanical fabrication for fleet support and custom payload integration.
- Maintain airworthiness, inventory, and compliance records; oversee spare parts, battery management, and vendor repairs.
- Administer operator training, qualification, and compliance with military and federal directives and Training and Evaluation Plans.
- Track and verify operator currency, medical clearances, and flight records.
- Perform pre-flight inspections, ground hazard assessments, and immediate troubleshooting before launch.
- Inspect, service, and document maintenance for ground operational equipment, including vehicles, trailers, generators, and field shelters.
About the company
Canvas provides technical services and engineering solutions for the DoD and other federal agencies. A trained team across systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, safety and facilities engineering, and program management delivers technical and programmatic support to agencies like the US Army, Air Force, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and others. The company works by pairing expert personnel with structured processes to design, build, test, and deploy government programs, tailoring solutions to each program’s needs. Its goal is to help federal agencies achieve missions by delivering reliable systems and programs through integrated engineering, acquisition, and program management.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Canvas promoted Daniel Cash on August 24, 2026, signaling aggressive business development.
- Canvas added Megan Wilson Green on September 15, 2026, strengthening government engagement.
- Canvas reported over 700 employees and continued hiring around TMAS 3 in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Canvas concentrates on Air Force customers, exposing revenue to one procurement cycle.
- Instructure-owned Canvas LMS breach spawned dozens of lawsuits in May 2026, damaging brand trust.
- A subcontract-heavy model on Odyssey and TMAS primes leaves Canvas vulnerable to prime recompete losses.
What makes Canvas, Inc. unique
- Canvas won TMAS 3 Air Force contracts totaling $847M on August 11, 2026.
- Canvas paired test, engineering, software, and digital modernization across missile-defense programs.
- Artinia’s 2024 investment and 2026 headcount growth nearly doubled Canvas’s execution capacity.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus