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Aircraft Maintenance Scheduler

Stratolaunch
Mojave, USA
Mid · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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QUALIFICATIONS

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • REQUIRED
  • 3+ years of aircraft maintenance planning, scheduling, production control, or comparable aviation operations experience, including preparation of coordinated work packages.
  • Ability to build and maintain multi-month, resource-loaded schedules with logical dependencies, milestones, critical paths, and realistic labor and duration estimates.
  • Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance processes, inspection intervals, utilization forecasting, maintenance records, and applicable airworthiness requirements.
  • Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, task cards, engineering orders, drawings, and configuration records, and distinguish released data from pending definition.
  • Experience matching work to personnel qualifications and availability, including maintenance, inspection, engineering, and test support; ability to identify capacity shortfalls.
  • Understanding of procurement lead times, repair turnaround, material availability, parts traceability, and kitting; ability to track shortages through resolution.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or equivalent, and maintenance or enterprise work-management systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead cross-functional planning reviews and communicate risks and tradeoffs.
  • Experience managing changing priorities, maintaining accurate schedule and action records, and preparing clear handoffs with accountable owners and completion dates.
  • Knowledge of flight-line safety, FOD and tool control, and the effect of safety, quality, and technical approvals on work sequencing and operational readiness.
  • PREFERRED
  • FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings; hands-on aircraft maintenance or military aviation planning and scheduling experience.
  • Experience with large or transport-category aircraft, flight-test or experimental operations, hypersonic programs, or complex aerospace integration and testing.
  • Experience with maintenance forecasting, ERP/MRO systems, Jira, schedule risk analysis, and continuous improvement of planning and execution processes.
  • EDUCATION
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or technical training in aviation maintenance, operations, engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
  • This position is located in Mojave, CA. Primarily office-based work with regular coordination in hangar, shop, and flight-line environments.
  • Must use a computer for extended periods and access operational work areas, with or without reasonable accommodation. Follow site safety requirements and use required PPE around noise, weather, and moving equipment.
  • Ability and willingness to support flexible or off-shift hours and weekends when operational needs dictate; occasional mission travel may be required.
  • 4/10 Schedule
  • 2-5 years relevant experience: $71,000-$86,000
  • 5+ years relevant experience: $82,000-$101,000
  • Eligible for up to 10% annual bonus
  • Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews. Benefits and our location(s):
  • Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.
  • Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.
  • Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.
  • Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.
  • Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law:
  • https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
  • Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PREFERRED
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or technical training in aviation maintenance, operations, engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Eligible for up to 10% annual bonus

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