Lead Technician, GSE

Virgin Galactic

$72K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant mechanical experience
  • 1+ year in a supervisory or lead role
  • Valid Driver's License with a clean record
  • Ability to interpret maintenance manuals
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Strong safety and risk management mindset

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely, quality maintenance of GSE, SGSE, and vehicle fleet
  • Perform diagnostic procedures for repairs
  • Create and execute repair plans, ordering parts as needed
  • Assist with complex mechanical and electric repairs
  • Conduct welding repairs using various techniques
  • Perform routine preoperational inspections of equipment
  • Maintain workspace to a 'showroom' standard

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Financial benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible work hours
  • Employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
This is a full-time position at Virgin Galactic's aerospace facility in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure the timely and quality execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company owned/leased GSE, SGSE, and vehicle fleet
  • Perform diagnostic procedures to determine needed repairs
  • Responsible for creation and timely execution of repair plans, ordering parts, and communicating all delays to supervisor
  • Assist with and perform standard to complex mechanical and electric repairs on equipment
  • Assist with and perform welding repairs with MIG welding, stick welding, or acetylene gas welding
  • Assist with and perform daily preoperational inspection of gear to ensure serviceability and operational readiness
  • Charge or fuel as needed
  • Maintain a clean and well organized work area at all times, free of dirt, clutter, and debri
  • Both gear and workspace are to maintain a "show room" standard
  • Ensure teammates practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention and adhere to regulatory protocols and rules
  • Coach, train, and transfer expertise to your team to drive projects to completion
  • Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day
  • Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks


Required Skills and Experience
  • Minimum of 6 years relevant mechanical experience
  • Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory/lead position with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and maintain a safe an efficient workplace
  • Must have and be able to maintain a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record that will pass the criteria set by our insurance carrier for on the job coverage
  • Sound ability to interpret printed or electronic maintenance manuals
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support operational needs
  • Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior
  • Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas
  • Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals
  • Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Has a strong systems mechanical background and show ability to learn and become proficient on new and/or customized equipment
  • Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
  • Displays sound judgment, with the ability to make accurate and timely decisions
  • Must possess strong motivational, organizational, interpersonal and computer skills.
  • Sound ability to interpret printed or electronic maintenance manuals
  • Ability to adapt to paperless environment, using tablets to receive and record maintenance tasks via MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) software
  • Ability and desire to work in a fast paced start-up environment
  • *The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position


Physical and/or Additional Requirements
  • Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends when needed
  • Must be able to travel 25% or more of the time and/or be on call as needed
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min.
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces- 3+ hours min.
  • Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40lbs (unassisted)


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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $72,134.00-$105,019.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here .

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