Aviation Maintenance Administrator

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an experienced Bell 429 aviation maintenance administrator to join our aerospace team. The role focuses on performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and ensuring airworthiness.

You will work with pilots and mechanics, manage maintenance documentation, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. A valid FAA A&P certificate and Bell 429 experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years helicopter maintenance experience.
• Experience with Bell 429 systems, including PW207D engines, rotor systems, and avionics.
• FAA regulations familiarity and safety standards.
• Part 135 or Part 145 environment experience is a plus.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Bell 429 maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Maintenance planning

Aircraft systems

Team collaboration

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P certificate

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

Aircraft documentation systems

Illustrated parts catalogs

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

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 theBell 429helicopter.
• 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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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