Aircraft and Test Facility Manager

Electra; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous PTO

Winter break

401(k) with immediate vesting

Free catered lunches at Manassas HQ

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Electra is seeking a seasoned aviation maintenance leader to guide and develop a team across multiple facilities at its Manassas headquarters. The role focuses on maintaining, inspecting, and ensuring readiness of aircraft supporting corporate, development, and flight test operations.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in aircraft maintenance, 3+ years in leadership within aviation, and strong FAA regulatory knowledge. The position offers a competitive range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in aviation maintenance, flight test, or technical operations.
• Experience managing aircraft maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, airworthiness requirements, and maintenance recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technicians at multiple facilities.
• Oversee the build and operation of test labs, support equipment, and hangars.
• Manage the maintenance, inspection, and readiness of company aircraft supporting corporate, development, and flight test operations.
• Coordinate aircraft modifications, test installations, and facility improvements to support program objectives.
• Establish maintenance schedules, work priorities, and resource plans to ensure high availability.
• Partner with product development to support test and certification activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance leadership

Test lab operations

FAA regulations knowledge

Maintenance program management

Team leadership

Job description

Air travel is about to become something more: more direct, more accessible, and more connected to the places where people live, work and want to be. Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50–500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you've been one of them. At Electra, we're changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We're backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we're moving toward first test flights in 2027.

Getting a new kind of aircraft airborne takes more than ambition. It takes our kind of bold: people who think big while working in the real world. Who move ideas into action and collaborate without silos. Who put people first and make room at the table for everyone. Who challenge one another without diminishing one another.

Sound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of technicians at multiple facilities.
• Oversee the build and operation of test labs, support equipment, and hangars.
• Manage the maintenance, inspection, and readiness of company aircraft supporting corporate, development, and flight test operations.
• Coordinate aircraft modifications, test installations, and facility improvements to support program objectives.
• Establish maintenance schedules, work priorities, and resource plans to ensure high availability.
• Partner with product development to support test and certification activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in aviation maintenance, flight test, or technical operations.
• Experience managing aircraft maintenance programs.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, airworthiness requirements, and maintenance recordkeeping.
• Experience supporting experimental, certification, military, or commercial aircraft operations preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and maintain high levels of operational readiness.

This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation Range

$93,000 - $134,000 USD

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
• Free on-site parking

Electra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.