Launch Operations Facilities Manager

Virgin Galactic; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Technical Facilities Manager to ensure mission-critical facilities at Spaceport America are ready for launch and flight operations. This hands-on leader will supervise maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems and drive preventive programs to meet aerospace standards.

Based in Truth or Consequences, NM with daily on-site presence and collaboration across operations, safety, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of facilities or maintenance experience in critical environments.
• Hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
• Ability to write and maintain SOPs and PM programs.
• Experience with CMMS-driven work orders and preventive maintenance.
• Strong budgeting, vendor negotiations and cost-control skills.
• On-site work in Truth or Consequences, NM and daily presence at Spaceport America.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and facilities readiness.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting during operations and flight days.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs for all building systems.
• Manage vendors, contractors, and maintenance budgets.
• Develop SOPs, schedules, work orders, and checklists.
• Ensure compliance with NM state codes, FAA‑impacted operations, OSHA, and Spaceport requirements.
• Supervise on-site technicians and provide status updates to leadership.

Skills

Facilities management

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

SOPs & PM programs

CMMS & work orders

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor negotiations

Leadership & mentoring

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Technical Facilities Manager to ensure mission-critical facilities at Spaceport America are ready for launch and flight operations. This hands-on leader will supervise maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems and drive preventive programs to meet aerospace standards.

Based in Truth or Consequences, NM with daily on-site presence and collaboration across operations, safety, and engineering teams.