Aviation Maintenance Administrator

SpaceX

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Hawthorne, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of& enabling human life on Mars.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE

ADMINISTRATOR&

We are& seeking& an experienced and detail-oriented& Gulfstream& aviation maintenance administrator to join our aviation maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on& experience of& maintaining& and repairing& Gulfstreams. This role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring all& aircraft& meet the highest safety and airworthiness standards.&

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Gulfstream& in accordance with& manufacturer manuals, FAA regulations, and company procedures.&

Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and component replacements on airframe, powerplant, and avionics systems specific to the Gulfstreams.

Use& Gulfstreams& maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, and service bulletins to complete work accurately.&

Perform daily, pre-flight, and post-flight inspections.&

Document all maintenance actions& in accordance with& regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA Part 43, Part 91, or Part 135 as applicable).&

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the hangar and on the flight line.&

Collaborate with pilots, other mechanics, and management to ensure& aircraft& availability and operational readiness.&

Assist& with inventory management of parts and tools specific to the& Gulfstreams.&

BASIC

QUALIFICATIONS

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High school diploma or equivalency certificate.&

3+ years& Gulfstream& maintenance experience.&

Experience with& Gulfstream systems, including& Rolls Royce& engines, rotor systems, and avionics.&

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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3+ years of& maintaining& Gulfstream in a business operator setting.&

Gulfstream Factory training and flight safety schooling.&

Experience with other Gulfstreams (G450,G550,G650.).&

Experience working in a Part 135 or Part 145 environment.&

Experience with Garmin or Honeywell avionics systems.&

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.&

Proficient with maintenance tracking software and computer-based documentation.&

ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS

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Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.&

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.&

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. &

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ITAR

REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. &

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to& EEOCompliancespacex.com.&

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