Aerospace Heavy Lift & Transport Technician

Spacex; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Transport Operations) for day shift at Cape Canaveral. You will move Falcon 9 stages, payloads, Dragon capsules, Starship and related GSE, performing preventative maintenance on cranes and SPMTs.

The role requires a CDL-A with Hazmat, NCCCO/NCCER certifications, and aerospace experience. You’ll work with a team to ensure safe, efficient packaging of flight hardware, coordinate routes, and troubleshoot fluid and mechanical systems, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of professional experience in critical lift or heavy haul operations.
• NCCCO/NCCER certifications in crane, rigging, ironworking and heavy equipment operations.
• Commercial driver’s license A with Hazmat endorsement.
• Associate degree in aerospace technology or equivalent area of study.
• Experience within aerospace or automotive production.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage Falcon 9 stages, Payload, Dragon capsule, Starship and GSE moves at Cape Canaveral/KSC.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes and SPMTs.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure transport systems meet safety and quality standards.
• Operate heavy machinery to lift and move flight hardware and GSE.
• Assess in-transit risks and coordinate routes, escorts, and drivers.
• Prepare and secure cross country shipping fixtures and hardware for return.

Skills

Heavy haul operations

Rigging

Multi-tasking

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in aerospace technology

NCCCO/NCCER crane & rigging certifications

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead cranes

Hydraulic lift trailers

SPMTs operation

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Transport Operations) for day shift at Cape Canaveral. You will move Falcon 9 stages, payloads, Dragon capsules, Starship and related GSE, performing preventative maintenance on cranes and SPMTs.

The role requires a CDL-A with Hazmat, NCCCO/NCCER certifications, and aerospace experience. You’ll work with a team to ensure safe, efficient packaging of flight hardware, coordinate routes, and troubleshoot fluid and mechanical systems, while