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Aircraft Maintenance Shop Supervisor

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States · On-site

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About Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch will employ a multi-stage booster to ensure access to multiple orbits. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.

What they're looking for

  • Current FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings
  • 5+ years leading aviation maintenance teams in a fast-paced, complex, and rapidly changing environment
  • Strong hands-on aircraft inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and return-to-service experience
  • FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
  • Working knowledge of 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, and 91, including maintenance-record and return-to-service practices
  • Ability to apply maintenance manuals, ICA, ADs, service bulletins, engineering orders, drawings, and wiring diagrams
More about this role

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

Stratolaunch is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Shop Supervisor to lead maintenance teams across all company flying assets. Reporting to the Ground Operations Manager, this hands-on leader is accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications in support of flight-test and operational commitments. The supervisor develops people, coordinates resources, and drives aircraft readiness in a fast-paced, complex, and rapidly changing environment.

  • Lead daily maintenance across all company flying assets; set priorities, assign work, and ensure safe, timely execution.
  • Convert flight-test and operational schedules into maintenance plans covering...

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