Maintenance Controller (Aerospace/Spaceline) (Las Cruces)
Virgin Galactic, Las Cruces, NM, United States
Virgin Galactic (VG)
www.VirginGalactic.com
is seeking a Spaceline Maintenance Controller with experience in a commercial or flight test setting. This role will provide technical and logistical support to the Tech Ops Department and overall Spaceline operations. This is a full-time position at Virgin Galactic’s base of operations at Spaceport America / Las Cruces, NM.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for ensuring successful execution of all asset maintenance requirements and schedules. This position coordinates with vehicle maintenance, supply chain, engineering, GSE, facilities and flight operations to properly support efficient flight operations and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. The Maintenance Controller is expected to apply professional technical expertise and guidance to help resolve complex problems.
Manage day-to-day scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of spaceflight system assets via the Spaceline MRO software to ensure operations stay on schedule
Coordinate daily activity tasking with maintenance crew leads including task identification, assignment, and progress/completion status reporting against a master schedule
Define, review, and update the scope and task relationship of work packages
Review and audit work packages for completion and accuracy
Provide flight crew and operations management with technical briefings and data as required
Coordinate with Maintenance Planning, Asset Managers, Management, and Flight Ops to determine maintenance requirements and support flight schedule requirements
Coordinate with Engineering and Planning on scheduling and accomplishing vehicle modifications
Maintain proper maintenance tracking to avoid over-flying approved deferrals and scheduled maintenance requirements
Provide precise and timely information and reports across multiple platform assets to any member of the operations team as required
Create, Revise, Review and Execute the Maintenance Programs within the Spaceline MRO software
Assist in creation, revision and review of multiple chapters of the GMM
* The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
What you bring
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate across multiple departments.
Must have 3 years line maintenance experience
Must have knowledge of computers and software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and/or maintenance tracking software
Must be willing to work flexible hours and work any shift, including nights and weekends
Must be able to obtain an AOA badge
To comply with ITAR Regulations, only US Persons (US Citizens or Permanent Residents) may apply
Preferred Skills and Experience
Associate's and/or Bachelor's related degree is preferred. However, consideration will be given for equivalent operational leadership experience
FAA A&P Certification highly desired
Previously held maintenance control or lead mechanic position being highly preferred.
Project management experience related to maintenance or technical operations.
Willing to travel and be on-call
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www.VirginGalactic.com
is seeking a Spaceline Maintenance Controller with experience in a commercial or flight test setting. This role will provide technical and logistical support to the Tech Ops Department and overall Spaceline operations. This is a full-time position at Virgin Galactic’s base of operations at Spaceport America / Las Cruces, NM.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for ensuring successful execution of all asset maintenance requirements and schedules. This position coordinates with vehicle maintenance, supply chain, engineering, GSE, facilities and flight operations to properly support efficient flight operations and scheduled / unscheduled maintenance. The Maintenance Controller is expected to apply professional technical expertise and guidance to help resolve complex problems.
Manage day-to-day scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of spaceflight system assets via the Spaceline MRO software to ensure operations stay on schedule
Coordinate daily activity tasking with maintenance crew leads including task identification, assignment, and progress/completion status reporting against a master schedule
Define, review, and update the scope and task relationship of work packages
Review and audit work packages for completion and accuracy
Provide flight crew and operations management with technical briefings and data as required
Coordinate with Maintenance Planning, Asset Managers, Management, and Flight Ops to determine maintenance requirements and support flight schedule requirements
Coordinate with Engineering and Planning on scheduling and accomplishing vehicle modifications
Maintain proper maintenance tracking to avoid over-flying approved deferrals and scheduled maintenance requirements
Provide precise and timely information and reports across multiple platform assets to any member of the operations team as required
Create, Revise, Review and Execute the Maintenance Programs within the Spaceline MRO software
Assist in creation, revision and review of multiple chapters of the GMM
* The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
What you bring
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate across multiple departments.
Must have 3 years line maintenance experience
Must have knowledge of computers and software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and/or maintenance tracking software
Must be willing to work flexible hours and work any shift, including nights and weekends
Must be able to obtain an AOA badge
To comply with ITAR Regulations, only US Persons (US Citizens or Permanent Residents) may apply
Preferred Skills and Experience
Associate's and/or Bachelor's related degree is preferred. However, consideration will be given for equivalent operational leadership experience
FAA A&P Certification highly desired
Previously held maintenance control or lead mechanic position being highly preferred.
Project management experience related to maintenance or technical operations.
Willing to travel and be on-call
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