Facility and Ground Support Equipment Manager presso Bridger Aerospace

About Bridger Aerospace 

Bridger Aerospace is an aerial firefighting company based in Belgrade, Montana, located at Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (KBZN). It was founded in 2014 to support front-line firefighters with world-leading technology and aerial fire suppression systems. We have grown from operating a single plane to commanding a significant Air Attack and the largest Super Scooper fleet in the U.S. in less than eight years. Bridger is a leader in fighting wildfires, specializing in Air Attack, Fire Suppression, and Aerial Fire-Mapping technologies. Our focus is to provide the most effective and modern capabilities to fight fires from the air. Meeting the needs of the growing threat of economic and environmental damage caused by wildfires and supporting ground-based firefighters is our priority.   
   

About the Role  

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who can work well under pressure to meet demanding deadlines with little or no supervision to fill the position of Facility and Ground Support Equipment Manager.  The Facility and Ground Support Equipment Manager oversees the maintenance, operation, and management of all facility and ground support assets to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role involves developing and implementing maintenance schedules, managing budgets, supervising a skilled team, and coordinating operations to minimize downtime. The manager prioritizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork to support the organization's operational goals. The Facility and Ground Support Equipment Manager is supervised by and reports to the Director of Maintenance.  This position is based at Bridger Aerospace HQ in Belgrade, MT and is full-time. 

Attendance Expectations: A 40-hour work week is standard, with occasional after-hours, weekends and holidays being required. Travel as needed. 

Key Responsibilities:    

• Accurately tracks, assigns, and performs recurring maintenance and inspections of Facilities, company Vehicles, Mobile Repair Unit’s (MRU), and Ground Support Equipment (GSE). 
• Maintains maintenance schedule for MRUs and MRU trucks to include coordination with stores and maintenance departments.  
• Communicates with Stores, Operations, and Maintenance Team MRU assignments, maintenance required, and schedules for fire season deployments.  
• Monitors and documents all discrepancies, prioritizing safety above operational needs, and ensures repairs are scheduled promptly or in alignment with operational requirements and resource availability. 
• Maintains a budget for all scheduled maintenance and improvements.  
• Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of MRU CDL drivers for fire season operations.  
• Manages department workload and assigns tasks to ground support techs as needed based on priority.  
• Manages and Maintains Four-Season Grounds Maintenance; not limited to Snow Removal, Parking Surfaces, and Landscaping upkeep.  
• Coordinates building maintenance contractors and responsible for TSA/AOA procedure adherence by the Contractor.  
• Maintain MRU fleet for 12-month dispatch availability, with Entire Fleet availability from March 1 through November 1. 
• Oversee all building operations, OSHA building requirements, maintenance contractors covering repairs, refurbishments, and the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing, safety equipment and waste management systems.  
• Ensure building operations meet service standards and comply with all local laws and regulations. 
• Monitors building operations of all systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management to ensure reliability.  

 Job Requirements:   

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school or trade certification preferred 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills  
• Experience with managing multiple contract vendors  
• Ten+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, GSE maintenance, or vehicle service 
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems 
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products 
• Ability to troubleshoot common vehicle and facilities systems  
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred or willingness to obtain 
• Experience with trailers and mobile service units a plus 
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently 
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various weather conditions 
• Must pass criminal background check  
• Ability to be insured to drive company vehicles    

Benefits and Perks:    

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities   
• Company performance-based bonus plan   
• Equity stock-based compensation package   
• Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage   
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, and 401k   
• Continuing education reimbursement     

This position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screening. Additionally, this position requires attainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int’l Airport.  

  Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.