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Fleet Maintenance Managers
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Fleet Maintenance Managers
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What do Fleet Maintenance Managers do in the Military?
Where do Fleet Maintenance Managers work?
Fleet maintenance managers work in offices located in maintenance yards, shops, and garages.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$72,385
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$20,988 - $356,274
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.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Fleet Maintenance Managers gain in the Military?
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. 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 content 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
Military Training for Enlisted Service members
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.
What skills help Fleet Maintenance Managers succeed?
- Interest in developing detailed plans
- Interest in planning and directing the work of others
What are possible career paths after the Military?
- Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
- Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
- Production, Planning and Expediting Clerks
- Compliance Managers
- Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers