Supervisor, GSE Maintenance
About The Position
Virgin Galactic is seeking a Ground Support Equipment Supervisor for its Flight Maintenance team to support the company’s mission and lead the GSE team into commercial service. The role combines aerospace experience and enthusiasm for the space industry with the development of space line maintenance. The supervisor is expected to establish a shared vision, hold themselves and others accountable, and prioritize safety in the design, development, and testing work associated with human spaceflight. The position leads the team responsible for maintenance of company-owned or leased GSE, SGSE, tooling, and vehicle fleet. It involves coordinating daily activities, supervising shop-floor work and productivity, managing technicians and their development, and helping create and maintain maintenance requirements, manuals, and training. The supervisor also supports procurement and development of equipment, improves processes, and ensures safety, FOD prevention, and compliance with applicable protocols. The regular schedule is onsite Thursday through Monday on day shift. Potential future schedules include onsite Monday through Friday on day shift or night shift. As an exempt position, the supervisor may work outside the technician shift schedule. Overtime, weekends, other shifts, travel, and on-call availability may be needed. The position requires standing for at least eight hours, maneuvering in tight spaces, and handling items up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Requirements
- Relevant education, such as trade school or an Associate’s degree, and/or equivalent technical work experience.
- At least six years of experience in aerospace or an equivalent high-reliability field.
- At least three years of experience leading others and/or demonstrated ability to lead and train technical concepts.
- Strong systems mechanical background and ability to learn and become proficient with new and/or customized equipment.
- Good oral and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Sound judgment and ability to make accurate, timely decisions.
- Strong motivational, organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills.
- Ability to use computer applications and interpret maintenance manuals, including printed or electronic manuals.
- Ability to adapt to a paperless environment and use tablets and MRO software to receive and record maintenance tasks.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen to assess the potential impact of decisions.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and work independently and cross-functionally.
- Ability to set clear objectives and milestones and communicate clearly and transparently.
- Lead by example with safety-forward practices, good housekeeping, tool control, and proper handling of hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to work all shifts and be available for overtime and weekends when needed.
- Ability to travel 25% or more of the time and/or be on call as needed.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, at least eight hours.
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces for at least three hours.
- Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
- Must meet U.S. Government export requirements: be a U.S. Person or able to obtain required authorization, and not be included on the OFAC list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets the employer’s insurance-carrier criteria for on-the-job coverage.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support operational needs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prioritize daily activities.
- Supervise shop-floor activities, schedules, and productivity for GSE Maintenance, ensuring timely and quality scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company-owned or leased GSE, SGSE, and vehicle fleet.
- Lead and manage technicians, including performance management and team development.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and managing maintenance requirements, maintenance manuals, and training modules.
- Assist with procurement, requirements building, development, and vetting of GSE, SGSE, and tooling.
- Identify, develop, and update maintenance requirements.
- Continuously improve procedures, processes, and efficiencies.
- Promote safe behavior and FOD awareness and prevention, and ensure adherence to regulatory protocols and rules.
- Coach, train, and transfer expertise to the team to drive projects to completion.
- Prioritize deliverables according to schedules, organizational goals, and metrics, and align work by defining roles.
- Perform other related duties and projects as business needs require and management directs.
Benefits
- A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
- Other forms of pay, such as a bonus or long-term incentive, may be provided as part of the compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
