SpaceX

Aviation Maintenance Administrator

SpaceX • $80K — $95K *
Hawthorne, CA 90250In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 3+ years of Gulfstream maintenance experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Gulfstream systems like Rolls Royce engines, rotor systems, and avionics is essential.
  • Gulfstream factory training and flight safety schooling is a plus.
  • Experience in a Part 135 or Part 145 environment is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with Garmin or Honeywell avionics systems is desired.
  • Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Gulfstream aircraft according to industry standards.
  • Conduct inspections and repairs on airframe, powerplant, and avionics systems specific to Gulfstream.
  • Use technical manuals and service bulletins to complete maintenance tasks accurately.
  • Conduct daily pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure safety.
  • Document all maintenance actions per FAA regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment in the hangar and on the flight line.
  • Collaborate with pilots and team members to ensure operational readiness and aircraft availability.
  • Assist in inventory management of parts and tools related to Gulfstreams.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Opportunity to work with high-quality Gulfstream aircraft.
  • Collaborative environment with experienced aviation professionals.
Full Job Description
AVIATION MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATOR

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Gulfstream aviation maintenance administrator to join our aviation maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience of maintaining and repairing Gulfstreams. 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 Gulfstream 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 Gulfstreams.
  • Use Gulfstreams 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 Gulfstreams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years Gulfstream maintenance experience.
  • Experience with Gulfstream systems, including Rolls Royce engines, rotor systems, and avionics.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 3+ years of maintaining Gulfstream in a business operator setting.
  • Gulfstream Factory training and flight safety schooling.
  • Experience with other Gulfstreams (G450,G550,G650.).
  • 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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