Director Fleet Maintenance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Start Date: 4/13/26
Job Title: Fleet Maintenance Manager
Job Location: San Francisco-USA-94128
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $95,000.00 - 115,000.00
About us
Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America's first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.
Role Purpose Statement
Join our San Francisco Operations as the driving force behind a high performing fleet that keeps our operation moving.
The Fleet Maintenance Manager oversees all fleet maintenance operations to ensure full compliance with SkyChefs, DOT, TSA, and USDA regulations.
Serving as the fleet Subject Matter Expert, this role drives repair standards, process improvements, training, and budget management. You'll track all work assignments, approvals, and purchase orders in SkyChef's fleet/financial systems and collaborates closely with external fleet vendors, chassis manufacturers, and truck builders to maintain optimal fleet performance.
Main Accountabilities
Maintenance and/or Fleet Management
• Direct the activities of the Fleet Maintenance repairs for their region of responsibility
• Ensures all vehicles in CSC are properly maintained to meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Direct interaction with outside contractors and vendors concerning fleet maintenance
• Monitor and assess the fleet maintenance services provided by all 3rd party vendors and in house mechanics
• Ensure fleet maintenance schedules are monitor, implemented and status be actively tracked
• Inform and train their area's CSC(s) staff & 3rd party vendors about the correct use of the NAM fleet PM, processes and CMMS systems.
• Monitor vehicle systems for proper use which include (GPS), dash cam, 360 cameras, CMMS system and Ground Star
• Ensure proper licensing and insurance requirements for all vehicles and other regulatory requirements during audits
• Approves fleet repairs in their region of responsibility
• Participate in customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective actions that involve fleet maintenance.
• Maintain an ongoing, positive and pro-active relationship with all internal and external customers
• Attend the daily operations briefing
Safety, Policies and Procedures
• Monitor and ensure compliance with customer safety and equipment policies and procedures
• Provide a safe environment by promoting safety initiatives
• Reduce safety hazards by ensuring maintenance staff create safe tools, equipment, remove unsafe equipment, etc.
Leadership
• Ensure that their area of responsibility is properly organized and directed
• Guide, motivate and develop all 3rd party vendors on proper SkyChefs fleet maintenance processes and procedures
• Participates in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process, as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team
• Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)
• Plan / Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
• Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standards (GQS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge required
• In addition, five to seven years of related work experience required
• Proven analytical, verbal and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results and achieve budget
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA and Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) regulations
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Windows-based computer application
• Expert knowledge of fleet maintenance CMMS systems such as EBIS, Maintainx, Fleetio, etc.
• ASE, dealer or technical school training certification preferred
SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.