Space A&P Technician: Hands-On Aircraft & Rocket Systems

Virgin Galactic; Truth or Consequences (NM); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a mid-level Space Wrench (A&P Technician) to support our commercial space operations. This full-time role, based at Las Cruces, NM, blends aerospace experience with Spaceline maintenance development and requires hands-on precision and strong people skills.

Schedule options include 4/10 onsite shifts with day or night options, plus a late-week mix. Expect to inspect, repair, and certify systems on space flight vehicles with potential travel and base maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• A valid FAA approved Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P License).
• A valid passport and able to obtain a driver’s license.
• Firm grasp of procedures applicable to the various phases of maintenance.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Avionic systems and their operation and the proven ability to troubleshoot problems
• Willing to travel and be on-call.
• Qualified to obtain Air Operations Area (AOA) access.
• The ability to assume responsibility for the administration of policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Display’s maturity of action and judgment.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accomplishing assigned maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair work on the Space Flight System vehicles.
• Checks, dismantles, adjusts, overhauls, repairs, fabricates, removes and installs all parts of aircraft, including propulsion systems (turbine & rocket), avionics equipment & instruments, fuel systems, ECS systems, life support systems and mechanical systems and hydraulic systems.
• Performs machine tool work and/or composite repair work in connection with the above mechanic maintenance work.
• Properly utilize avionics test equipment and associated hand tools to perform systems test/maintenance and keep abreast of new and advanced test equipment as well as the use of such equipment.
• Shall be required to return an aircraft to service after maintenance had been performed as allowed by the Spaceline GMM and the privileges of the airframe and powerplant license.
• Shall be required to complete and sign work records in connection with work performed.
• Inspects aircraft, parts, sub-assemblies and completed assemblies.
• Assist with development and improvement of maintenance manual definition for vehicle systems and structures.
• Assist with the continual enhancement of the Spaceline GMM.
• Will be required to, but not limited to, work on base maintenance type workloads for the Spaceline vehicles.
• The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Skills

A&P License

Passport

Driver's license

Maintenance procedures

Avionics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Travel

On-call

AOA access

Policy administration

Working under pressure

Maturity/Judgment

Communication

Education

High school diploma

College coursework (2+ years)

Aerospace certifications/training

Technical college or apprenticeship

3+ years line maintenance

Narrow-body/business jet experience

Composite aircraft experience

Rocket systems experience

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a mid-level Space Wrench (A&P Technician) to support our commercial space operations. This full-time role, based at Las Cruces, NM, blends aerospace experience with Spaceline maintenance development and requires hands-on precision and strong people skills.

Schedule options include 4/10 onsite shifts with day or night options, plus a late-week mix. Expect to inspect, repair, and certify systems on space flight vehicles with potential travel and base maintenance tasks.