Aircraft Maintenance Expeditor

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

Stratolaunch is seeking a hands-on a Maintenance Expeditor to help the aircraft maintenance team in the efficient execution of the work scope performed to the aircraft; maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, and alterations. This role demands a highly organized and proactive contributor with attention to detail, a commitment to support the maintenance team, and support our growing aerospace maintenance and flight-test operations. This role will support maintenance personnel in the achievement of shared team and company goals, with demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and credibility.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Expeditor is responsible for coordinating the parts, materials, tooling, equipment, maintenance kits, and work instructions required to support aircraft maintenance operations
• Work with Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Control, Materials, Procurement, Quality, Crew and Mechanics to ensure maintenance teams have the required, documentation and kitted parts available when needed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance control on availability of current and applicable maintenance work instructions, task cards, engineering instructions, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support preparation and organization of maintenance work packages.
• Review upcoming maintenance requirements and identify required parts, materials, consumables, and supplies.
• Track parts from request through procurement, receiving, inspection, availability, and delivery to the maintenance team.
• Monitor shortages, backorders, delayed shipments, and other material constraints.
• Coordinate with Materials, Procurement, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to expedite critical requirements.
• Support the preparation and staging of maintenance kits.
• Verify kits contain the required parts, quantities, consumables, tooling requirements, and applicable documentation.
• Track kit status and communicate incomplete or delayed kits.
• Coordinate delivery of completed kits to the appropriate aircraft or maintenance work area.
• Maintain visibility of priority and long-lead material requirements.
• Escalate material issues that could affect maintenance or flight-test schedules.
• Support urgent/AOG material requirements when necessary.
• Verify parts and materials are available prior to scheduled maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with Tool Control, Maintenance, Quality, and other support organizations to resolve tooling issues.
• Maintain flexibility and be able to adjust to the changing needs of the program and/or company which could be but not limited to OT when needed, flexible work schedule etc.
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, aircraft maintenance, materials, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, work instructions, drawings, and parts information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to identify problems, establish priorities, and drive issues toward resolution.
• Ability to work effectively with mechanics, engineers, supervisors, suppliers, and leadership.
• The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem solver who can manage multiple priorities, identify potential delays early, and aggressively follow issues through to resolution.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Aircraft maintenance, flight-test, or production experience.
• Familiarity with aircraft parts, tooling, consumables, and maintenance processes.
• Experience with maintenance kitting, inventory systems and work-package preparation.
• Familiarity with aircraft configuration control and controlled technical documentation.
• Aviation or aerospace maintenance experience preferred.

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• This position is located in Mojave, CA. Shop, hangar, and flight-line work includes desert heat and cold, wind, dust, noise, exhaust, fuels, oils, and moving equipment.
• Must stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and work in restricted spaces; use tools and move items up to 50 pounds with lifting aids or team assistance as appropriate, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must use required PPE, communicate around operating equipment, and recognize gauges, indicators, markings, and hazards, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 4/10 schedule
• $24.91-$31.41: 1-2 years relevant experience
• $28.46-$37.75: 2+ years relevant experience

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.