Fleet Readiness Technician (Overnight)

WHO WE ARE

AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com http://www.aerovect.com.

We are looking for an Overnight Fleet Readiness Technician to join our Atlanta-based operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This is an on-site, overnight role with hours from Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. You will be responsible for ensuring every vehicle in our autonomous fleet is well maintained and operationally ready before the first shift arrives — and that important data is fully audited, offloaded, and accounted for in the cloud.

You'll conduct daily readiness checks, manage the end-to-end dashcam data retention lifecycle, and coordinate fleet status across teams to support safety and performance. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in handing off a fleet that is spotless, fully audited, and ready to run. Attention to detail, accountability, self-direction, and a deep passion for safety are key attributes required for this position.

YOU WILL

• Fleet Readiness & Mechanical
• Conduct overnight readiness checks on every tug, ensuring each unit is staged and ready for first-shift operations
• Clean tug interiors, exteriors, windshields, cameras, and sensor housings to maintain fleet sensor visibility
• Triage mechanical issues beyond scope and coordinate with external maintenance partners to prioritize repairs against operational demand

Dashcam Data Retention & Audits

• Complete daily dashcam SD card and data offloads, ensuring all footage from the prior shift is fully uploaded to the cloud before clearing local storage
• Run audit and identify gaps in time or missing files
• Perform SD card formatting per protocol to ensure offloader compatibility
• Manage physical offloaders to ensure efficiency and successful nightly offloads
• Manage physical labelling, organization, and inventory of SD card kits and offloader hardware

Fleet Logistics & Cross-Team Coordination

• Track tractor fleet status and report on current vehicle conditions
• Document all overnight work in shift reports, including units serviced, defects identified, parts needed, and footage offload status
• Report hardware failures, downed units, missing cards, or safety concerns via designated channels
• Conduct shift handoff with the incoming Supervisor and operator team, communicating fleet status and any units pulled from service
• Contribute to and refine best practices documentation for SD card handling and dashcam processes
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all PPE and ramp safety protocols

YOU HAVE

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid US driver's license
• Must be able to pass federal background checks and receive and maintain issuance of an airport security badge
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, on-site at ATL
• Strong log-keeping and documentation skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), Slack, and ticketing tools (e.g., Jira)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on an overnight schedule
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and operational excellence

WE PREFER

• Prior experience in aviation, airport, or airside operations
• Familiarity with autonomous systems or autonomous vehicle operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is performed primarily in an active airside environment at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on an overnight schedule (Monday–Friday, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM). The Fleet Readiness Technician must be able to:

• Work overnight hours in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and high humidity
• Stand, walk, and remain on foot for extended periods throughout the shift
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb in and out of ground support equipment as required
• Work in proximity to active aircraft, with exposure to jet noise, jet blast, fumes, and other ramp-environment hazards
• Handle small hardware components (MicroSD cards, sleeves, card readers) with dexterity
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times when on the ramp
• Maintain a high level of alertness and situational awareness in a dynamic, fast-paced operational setting