Flight Operations Shift Lead

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: 4 weeks + 14 holidays

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks a Shift Leader to guide technicians and engineers in mission and launch operations. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely execution while coordinating with engineering, planning, logistics, and safety teams.

You will assign tasks, maintain shift coverage, monitor procedures, and provide hands-on support for integration, checkout, and test activities. A proven ability to lead, coach, and drive continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in mission/flight operations or related aerospace/industrial systems.
• 1+ year frontline leadership directing technicians or operators.
• Experience with complex or hazardous systems (cryogenic, pneumatic, hydraulic, high‑pressure, propellants).
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation (procedures, drawings).
• Proficient with digital tools (email, spreadsheets) and quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians/operators in day-to-day mission, test, and launch operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work (shift coverage, work center assignments, overtime, and backup coverage).
• Ensure work is performed per approved procedures, work instructions, drawings, and safety/quality requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support for integration, checkout, test, and operations of flight and ground systems as needed.
• Coach, develop, and mentor team members; support hiring, onboarding, training, and recognition.

Skills

Leadership

Operations planning

Safety culture

Reading technical documents

Digital tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks a Shift Leader to guide technicians and engineers in mission and launch operations. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely execution while coordinating with engineering, planning, logistics, and safety teams.

You will assign tasks, maintain shift coverage, monitor procedures, and provide hands-on support for integration, checkout, and test activities. A proven ability to lead, coach, and drive continuous improvement is essential.