H-1B Visa Fleet Manager Jobs
Fleet Manager jobs at H-1B visa sponsoring employers typically sit at the intersection of logistics operations and degree-level systems management. Sponsoring employers frame these roles around supply chain, transportation engineering, or business administration requirements to meet USCIS specialty occupation standards. Use this page to find employers with active H-1B visa filing history.
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Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.
We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. Join our team and see where the flight benefits take you.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager – Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is responsible for overseeing the operational performance, maintenance quality, and regulatory compliance of GSE operations across an assigned region. This role ensures that preventive maintenance schedules, equipment reliability targets, financial goals, and safety standards are consistently met at stations' location.
The Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of station level GSE teams and contracted maintenance providers, ensuring alignment with Unifi’s performance expectations and customer service standards.
BENEFITS:
- Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members.
- Paid time off (for full-time employees)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
- 401k for all employees
- Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.
JOB DUTIES:
- Monitor overall GSE performance, including preventive maintenance cycles, reliability metrics, and operational readiness.
- Develop and implement regional processes, forecasts, and performance plans to meet financial, operational, and maintenance goals.
- Ensure compliance with Unifi policies, customer requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards including FAA, OSHA, EPA, and airport authority rules.
- Oversee performance and financial accountability for contracted maintenance providers supporting GSE not maintained internally.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and environmental responsibility across all regional operations.
- Coach, mentor, and develop station level GSE teams to support performance improvement and professional growth.
- Assist with administrative responsibilities including payroll, employee discipline, documentation, and shift reporting.
- Prepare and manage shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
- Review operational and maintenance reports and input data into the maintenance tracking system.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training to maintenance personnel.
- Review and validate maintenance tasks and documentation within the computerized maintenance tracking system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external customers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Communicate operational updates, performance results, and expectations clearly and consistently across the region.
- Set, measure, and manage performance standards for self and others, ensuring operational and financial objectives are achieved or exceeded.
- Represent our team culture that empowers employees to succeed through our leadership engagement and company support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of related GSE maintenance operations, fleet planning, or maintenance management experience.
- Strong knowledge of GSE maintenance, operational planning, and P&L management experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong ethical standards and commitment to safety.
- Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to pass preemployment drug screening and background checks.
- Must be able to follow directions, read, and interpret technical documents, and equipment manuals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, knowledge of CMMS.
- Ability to travel as required and respond to operational needs on short notice.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to work various hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Subject to on-call responsibilities and overtime as needed.
- Work performed in office environments and during station visits in outdoor ramp conditions.
- Exposure to weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
- Exposure to aircraft ramp environments, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and moderate noise levels.
Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.
We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners. Join our team and see where the flight benefits take you.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager – Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is responsible for overseeing the operational performance, maintenance quality, and regulatory compliance of GSE operations across an assigned region. This role ensures that preventive maintenance schedules, equipment reliability targets, financial goals, and safety standards are consistently met at stations' location.
The Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of station level GSE teams and contracted maintenance providers, ensuring alignment with Unifi’s performance expectations and customer service standards.
BENEFITS:
- Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members.
- Paid time off (for full-time employees)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
- 401k for all employees
- Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.
JOB DUTIES:
- Monitor overall GSE performance, including preventive maintenance cycles, reliability metrics, and operational readiness.
- Develop and implement regional processes, forecasts, and performance plans to meet financial, operational, and maintenance goals.
- Ensure compliance with Unifi policies, customer requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards including FAA, OSHA, EPA, and airport authority rules.
- Oversee performance and financial accountability for contracted maintenance providers supporting GSE not maintained internally.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and environmental responsibility across all regional operations.
- Coach, mentor, and develop station level GSE teams to support performance improvement and professional growth.
- Assist with administrative responsibilities including payroll, employee discipline, documentation, and shift reporting.
- Prepare and manage shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
- Review operational and maintenance reports and input data into the maintenance tracking system.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training to maintenance personnel.
- Review and validate maintenance tasks and documentation within the computerized maintenance tracking system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external customers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Communicate operational updates, performance results, and expectations clearly and consistently across the region.
- Set, measure, and manage performance standards for self and others, ensuring operational and financial objectives are achieved or exceeded.
- Represent our team culture that empowers employees to succeed through our leadership engagement and company support.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of related GSE maintenance operations, fleet planning, or maintenance management experience.
- Strong knowledge of GSE maintenance, operational planning, and P&L management experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong ethical standards and commitment to safety.
- Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to pass preemployment drug screening and background checks.
- Must be able to follow directions, read, and interpret technical documents, and equipment manuals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, knowledge of CMMS.
- Ability to travel as required and respond to operational needs on short notice.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to work various hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Subject to on-call responsibilities and overtime as needed.
- Work performed in office environments and during station visits in outdoor ramp conditions.
- Exposure to weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
- Exposure to aircraft ramp environments, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and moderate noise levels.
Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Fleet Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Fleet Manager roles don't qualify automatically as a specialty occupation. Structure your resume to emphasize degree-level duties: fleet systems analysis, transportation cost modeling, or logistics network optimization. A bachelor's in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business administration strengthens the USCIS specialty occupation argument significantly.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage for your worksite location before filing the LCA with DOL. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Fleet Manager wage levels by metro area so you can negotiate an offer that clears the DOL threshold without surprises.
Target logistics-heavy employers with H-1B history
Large trucking companies, third-party logistics firms, and municipal transit authorities file H-1B petitions for Fleet Manager roles more consistently than smaller operators. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for fleet and transportation management positions.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you manage vehicles across multiple facilities or depots, each worksite address requires its own DOL-certified LCA before work begins there. Clarify with your employer's HR or immigration counsel how multi-site fleet responsibilities will be documented across the petition to avoid compliance gaps.
Use O*NET to align your job description language
USCIS adjudicators evaluate whether the posted role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Cross-reference your job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers to ensure your duties map to degree-level tasks recognized in USCIS adjudications.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching employers
If your current H-1B sponsorship ends, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition. Fleet Manager roles at new employers require a fresh LCA and I-129 filing, so begin the process well before your end date to avoid a gap.
H-1B Visa Fleet Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Fleet Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Fleet Manager roles that focus on operational supervision or driver dispatch don't meet this threshold without more. Employers who build the role around degree-level responsibilities, such as transportation systems analysis, logistics cost modeling, or supply chain strategy, and who require a bachelor's in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or business administration, can support a credible specialty occupation argument.
How do I find Fleet Manager jobs at employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Most job boards don't surface verified sponsorship history, so you end up applying and asking late in the process. Migrate Mate lists employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history so you can target companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation question for fleet and transportation roles before submitting your application.
Can my employer file one LCA if I manage fleets across multiple locations?
No. DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B work. If your Fleet Manager role involves regular, recurring work at multiple facilities, your employer needs to file and receive certification for each address before you begin work there. Make sure the petition documents all anticipated worksites at the outset to avoid compliance issues later.
What happens to my H-1B status if the company restructures or eliminates my fleet department?
Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific position. If your role is eliminated, your status ends with your employment. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, have them file a transfer petition, or pursue another status. H-1B status is granted for up to three years and extendable to six years total, but only while you're actively employed in the sponsored role.
What degree background do H-1B sponsoring employers typically require for Fleet Manager roles?
Employers framing Fleet Manager roles as specialty occupations most commonly require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, transportation management, or business administration with a concentration in operations. Candidates with degrees in adjacent fields, such as civil engineering or systems engineering, can also qualify if the job description maps clearly to those disciplines. Check the O*NET occupation profile to understand which degree fields align with the documented task requirements.