Maintenance Controller

Overview

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Spaceline Maintenance Controller to provide technical and logistical support to the Tech Ops Department and overall Spaceline operations. This full‑time position is located at Spaceport America, Las Cruces, NM.

• Ensure successful execution of all asset maintenance requirements and schedules.
• Coordinate with vehicle maintenance, supply chain, engineering, GSE, facilities, and flight operations to support efficient flight operations and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
• Apply professional technical expertise and guidance to resolve complex problems.
• Manage day‑to‑day scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of spaceflight system assets via the Spaceline MRO software to keep operations on schedule.
• Coordinate daily activity tasking with maintenance crew leads, including task identification, assignment, and progress/completion status reporting against a master schedule.
• Define, review, and update the scope and task relationship of work packages.
• Review and audit work packages for completion and accuracy.
• Provide flight crew and operations management with technical briefings and data as required.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning, Asset Managers, Management, and Flight Ops to determine maintenance requirements and support flight schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Planning on scheduling and accomplishing vehicle modifications.
• Maintain proper maintenance tracking to avoid over‑flying approved deferrals and scheduled maintenance requirements.
• Provide precise and timely information and reports across multiple platform assets to any member of the operations team as required.
• Create, revise, review, and execute the Maintenance Programs within the Spaceline MRO software.
• Assist in creation, revision, and review of multiple chapters of the GMM.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 3 years line maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of computers and software such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and/or maintenance tracking software.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and any shift.
• Ability to obtain an AOA badge.
• Compliance with ITAR regulations: only U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents) may apply.

• Associate's and/or Bachelor's related degree; equivalent operational leadership experience is considered.
• FAA A&P Certification highly desired.
• Previous experience as a maintenance control or lead mechanic position preferred.
• Project management experience related to maintenance or technical operations.
• Willingness to travel and be on‑call.

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $69,550.00–$. The base pay offered will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience, and will be aligned with internal equity. Other forms of pay such as bonuses or long‑term incentives may be included. Benefits include a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Applicants must be a U.S. Person—either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual per 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)—or must obtain the required authorization from the Department of State or Commerce. Applicants must also not be listed as a Specifically Designated National or Blocked Person.

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed by merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.