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Military Fleet Maintenance Managers
Median Salary
72,385
Workforce Count
231,117
In-Demand
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
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.
What is the work environment like?
Fleet maintenance managers work in offices located in maintenance yards, shops, and garages.
How many people have this role in the Military?
231,117
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$48,511
2 Years
$73,978
6 Years
$115,206
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
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 may include:
- Management of aircraft or aircraft electronics (avionics) maintenance
- Management of vehicle, railroad, and other equipment maintenance
- Use of management information systems
- Logistics and operational support functions
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance, General
- Public Administration
- Business/Commerce, General
- Management Science
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Retail Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Other
- Risk Management
- Veterinary Office Management/Administration
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Production and Processing
- Mathematics
- Administrative
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.