Supervisor, Tool Control
About The Position
Virgin Galactic is seeking a Tool Control Supervisor for its Flight Maintenance team. The role leads the tool control team responsible for maintaining calibration, repairing, inspecting, issuing, and receiving tools across departments. The Supervisor supports the development of space line maintenance and helps advance Virgin Galactic’s human spaceflight mission, guided by the value “Safety above All.” The Supervisor oversees the Tool Control Program, team development, tooling calibration and records, and the administration of Tool Control software and technology. This position works across Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, GSE, Technical Publications, MX Planning, and Quality to ensure tooling needs are met, audit program compliance, and improve procedures and efficiency. The scheduled work arrangement is onsite Thursday through Monday, day shift; possible future schedules include onsite Monday through Friday, day or night. As an exempt position, work outside the technician shift schedule may be required.
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 on technical concepts.
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets the insurance carrier’s criteria for on-the-job coverage; must be able to maintain these qualifications.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer applications and interpret manual or digital maintenance manuals.
- Ability to work all shifts and overtime, as well as 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 8 hours.
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces for at least 3 hours.
- Physical ability to handle items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
- Must satisfy applicable U.S. Government export requirements as a U.S. Person or obtain required authorization, and must not be listed as a Specifically Designated National and Blocked Person.
Nice To Haves
- Strong systems mechanical background and ability to learn and become proficient with new and/or customized equipment.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen to measure the potential impact of decisions.
- Ability to ensure effective collaboration across teams.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Ability to set clear objectives and milestones.
- Ability to communicate clearly and transparently.
- Safety-forward leadership, good housekeeping practices, tool control, and awareness of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to adapt to a paperless environment and use tablets to receive and record maintenance tasks via MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) software.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the VG Tool Control Program, ensuring training, support, and participant compliance.
- Lead and manage a team of technicians, including performance management and team development.
- Maintain records for inspections, repairs, and calibration of precision equipment.
- Manage the tooling calibration program and ensure all tooling remains compliant.
- Administer Tool Control software and technology, including tool status and personnel access and permissions.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, GSE teams, and Technical Publications to identify and meet tooling requirements.
- Coordinate with MX Planning to ensure tooling is available for planned and non-routine maintenance tasks.
- Work with Quality to monitor and audit the Tool Control Program and track efficiency and compliance.
- Evaluate and report data, develop continuous improvement skills, and lead implementation of resulting improvements.
- Continuously improve procedures, processes, and efficiencies.
- Promote safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness and prevention, ensuring 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, at management’s direction.
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
