SpaceX

Aviation Maintenance Administrator

SpaceX • $75K — $95K *
Hawthorne, CA 90250In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years helicopter maintenance experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Bell 429 systems, including Pratt & Whitney PW207D engines.
  • Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bell 429 helicopters according to regulations.
  • Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on airframe, powerplant, and avionics systems.
  • Utilize maintenance manuals and service bulletins to complete work accurately.
  • Execute daily, pre-flight, and post-flight inspections of helicopters.
  • Document all maintenance actions per regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain safety and organization in the hangar and on the flight line.
  • Collaborate with pilots and mechanics for aircraft readiness and availability.
  • Assist in managing inventory of parts and tools for Bell 429.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options for employees.
  • Opportunity for skills development through factory training.
  • Supportive work environment promoting teamwork and collaboration.
  • Flexible hours to accommodate personal schedules.
Full Job Description
AVIATION MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bell 429 aviation maintenance administrator to join our aviation maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience maintaining and repairing the Bell 429 helicopter. This role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring all aircraft meet the highest safety and airworthiness standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bell 429 helicopters in accordance with manufacturer manuals, FAA regulations, and company procedures.
  • Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and component replacements on airframe, powerplant, and avionics systems specific to the Bell 429.
  • Use Bell 429 maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and service bulletins to complete work accurately.
  • Perform daily, pre-flight, and post-flight inspections.
  • Document all maintenance actions in accordance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA Part 43, Part 91, or Part 135 as applicable).
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the hangar and on the flight line.
  • Collaborate with pilots, other mechanics, and management to ensure aircraft availability and operational readiness.
  • Assist with inventory management of parts and tools specific to the Bell 429.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years helicopter maintenance experience.
  • Experience with Bell 429 systems, including Pratt & Whitney PW207D engines, rotor systems, and avionics.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 1+ years of specific experience maintaining the Bell 429 helicopter.
  • Bell 429 factory training or Bell Helicopter authorized training.
  • Experience with other Bell models (407, 412, 505, etc.).
  • Experience working in a Part 135 or Part 145 environment.
  • Experience with Garmin or Honeywell avionics systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Proficient with maintenance tracking software and computer-based documentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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