The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh’s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight.
Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.
Job SummaryThe ACAA’s Fleet Manager will report to the Director, Field Maintenance, responsible for maintaining the care and operation of all Authority vehicles, generators and equipment include licensing, replacement, and customization. Field Maintenance maintains approximately 452 pieces of equipment including 42 pieces at the AGC Airport. The equipment is both motorized and non-motorized and includes the ACAA Police, Bomb Squad and Fire Departments, as well as aerial work platform lifts.
Here Is How The Fleet Manager Will Help

• Supervise and evaluate the work performance and work process of the Heavy and Light mechanics.
• Prioritize, assign and distribute work tasks, projects, and assignments to mechanics.
• Manage area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy, including union agreements, to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
• Recommend and implement approved disciplinary and / or corrective action.
• Ensure mechanics have the proper materials, tools and equipment to complete work tasks, projects, and assignments; Plans and adjusts work schedules in accordance with workload and high priority assignments.
• Develop, establish, and implement fleet management work rules and regulations, and safety policies and procedures.
• Plan, review, update, and ensure compliance with Preventive Maintenance Program, including but not limited to periodic disinfecting for all vehicles and equipment; maintains visible and accurate PM/service board for the benefit of all supervisors.
• Maintain and update fleet asset list as necessary.
• Submit annual budget needs for the Fleet Maintenance Section to Director, Field Maintenance.
• Assist the Director, Field Maintenance with the evaluation, preparation and presentation of the Annual Capital Equipment budget;
• Analyze and prepare cost reports for vehicle labor. maintenance and operating costs;
• Develop short and long-range maintenance goals for vehicle and equipment.
• Maintain records and prepares reports through Authority’s internal system and Microsoft Office.
• Inspect or observe the inspection of assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure proper and safe operations including estimated longevity; take action to ensure observed deficiencies are corrected and necessary maintenance is performed.
• Maintain lifetime vehicle record and file for each piece of equipment and Authority vehicle.
• Complete all necessary paperwork as required by Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws; keep record of state and emission inspections for all vehicles.
• Responsible for reporting conditions of fleet equipment to the Director, Field Maintenance for necessary replacements to the Fleet.
• Formulate and prepare specifications for the purchase of new Fleet equipment and vehicles.
• Recommend and prepare vehicles for auction.
• Oversee and maintain computerized fuel dispensing system.
• Oversee the operation and training of all new Authority vehicles and equipment.
• Provide training and / or technical assistance
• Manage new vehicle customization process within established timeframe.
• Responsible for vendor management.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

The successful candidate for the role of Fleet Manager will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Able to clearly articulate goals and objectives to the team; Listens for understanding first with peers, superiors and subordinates; Listens for understanding first with peers, superiors and subordinates
• Strategic Thinking - Able to problem-solve for short-term (quarterly) challenges to accomplish key goals; Able to develop plans to achieve efficient, on-time results
• Team Leadership - Lead and anticipate the pace and process of change effectively; Drive talent development as a team and individually; Takes accountability for team results; Recognizes and rewards excellence on the team
• Customer Centricity - Motivates team to identify new ways to improve customer experience; Identifies systemic improvements that could positively impact customers

QualificationsThe following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.
Preferred requirements to apply for the role of Fleet Manager are:

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering or business administration from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years related experience in maintenance supervision of a large complex. Experience supervising a multi-operational and unionized workforce preferred.
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Extensive knowledge and background required with fleet maintenance, ability to find resources (vendors) to get parts needed to repair existing equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of the safety hazards and precautions of the workplace.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of fleet administration, including work control.
• Considerable knowledge of relevant labor agreements and personnel policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of automated data base management.
• Ability to organize thoughts and to express them in a clear and logical manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain records and to prepare accurate reports and correspondence.
• Ability to lead, motivate, supervise, and direct the work of all assigned subordinate employees.
• Serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of the Authority’s Ethics Policy.
• Exhibit behavior reflective of the Authority’s Values “SOARING.”
• Ability to research and seek out information, to consider all the facts, to include all relevant information, and to omit unimportant and irrelevant information.
• Ability to critically evaluate a situation and comprehend it in its proper perspective; to evaluate alternative solutions, to consider the implications, and to arrive at a sound decision.
• Ability to define the tasks and goals which must be accomplished, to identify obstacles, and to provide a strategy for accomplishing these tasks/goals, including establishing a timeline for completion.
• Ability to plan for the effective use of manpower, ensuring duties are assigned to the appropriate individuals with minimal duplication of effort
• Ability to estimate the cost of equipment, parts and time required to maintain and repair.
• Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate the work of self and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and constructive working relationships with supervisors, associates, and the general public.
• Some Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to use and properly wear PPE as needed and required. PPE may include but is not limited to; steel toed oil resistant footwear, safety glasses, hard hats, reflective vests and fall protective devices.

Don’t meet every requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.
Caring For Our Crew
BenefitsAt ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.
• Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.

About Allegheny County Airport AuthorityAllegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader.
Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability.
PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.
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