SpaceWrench, Avionics Technician

Virgin Galactic•Truth or Consequences, NM

12d•$64,235 - $90,235•Onsite

About The Position

Virgin Galactic is hiring a mid-level Avionics Technician/A&P Technician (Space Wrench) to support its commercial space operations. The hands-on role performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, testing, and related work on Space Flight System vehicles. The technician also supports the development and continual improvement of maintenance manuals and the Spaceline General Maintenance Manual (GMM). The position is full-time and onsite at Spaceport America in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The current schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; potential future schedules include a Monday-through-Thursday night shift or a Thursday-through-Sunday day shift. The role requires availability for all shifts, overtime, weekends when needed, and travel of 25% or more. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Valid FAA-approved Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Valid passport and ability to obtain a driver's license.
Firm grasp of procedures applicable to various phases of maintenance.
Strong working knowledge of avionics systems and their operation, with demonstrated troubleshooting ability.
Willingness to travel and be on call.
Qualified to obtain Air Operations Area (AOA) access.
Ability to assume responsibility for administering policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Mature judgment and actions.
Good communication skills.
Able to work all shifts and overtime, including weekends when needed.
Able to travel 25% or more of the time.
Able to stand for at least 8 hours and stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces for at least 3 hours.
Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. Person or obtain required authorization, and not be listed as a Specifically Designated National and Blocked Person.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of college-level education.
Certifications or specialized training related to aerospace or aviation technologies.
Graduation from a technical college or recognized apprenticeship program.
At least three years of line-maintenance experience; 5–10 years is preferred.
Experience with narrow-body and/or business-jet aircraft.
Experience with composite aircraft in commercial or military aerospace applications.
Experience with rocket systems and associated solid and/or liquid propellants.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair work on Space Flight System vehicles.
Check, dismantle, adjust, overhaul, repair, fabricate, remove, and install aircraft parts and systems, including propulsion, avionics, instruments, fuel, environmental control, life support, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Perform machine-tool work and/or composite repairs related to maintenance work.
Use avionics test equipment and hand tools to test and maintain systems, and stay current with advanced test equipment and its use.
Return aircraft to service after maintenance when permitted by the Spaceline GMM and the privileges of the airframe and powerplant license.
Complete and sign work records for work performed.
Inspect aircraft, parts, subassemblies, and completed assemblies.
Assist with developing and improving maintenance-manual definitions for vehicle systems and structures.
Assist with continual enhancement of the Spaceline GMM.
Perform base-maintenance workloads on Spaceline vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available.
A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.
Other forms of pay, such as a bonus or long-term incentive, may be provided.

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