Virgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Spacewrench 1 a part of our Flight Maintenance team to support our mission. Guided by our values, “Safety above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design, developing and testing efforts. Establish and share the vision towards a common goal while holding self and others accountable. As a Spacewrench 1, you will be learning and assisting the team in maintaining, repairing, and inspecting all parts of the aircraft. You are a key player in becoming part of the Spacewrench team, who of which is responsible for Virgin Galctic's vehicles through supported preventative and reparative work. **Work Schedules available:**   4/10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Day Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm) 4/10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Night Shift (4:00pm – 2:30am) 4/10 Onsite Thursday through Sunday Day Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm) **Work Location & Temporary Assignment requirements:** We are hiring this role for our Las Cruces (Truth or Consequences), NM on a full-time basis, however, for the first 6 months of employment, you will be required to be based in Mesa, AZ on a temporary assignment at our Spaceship Factory supporting our manufacturing team building Spaceships. At the end of your assignment, you will be required to move to Las Cruces (Truth or Consequences), NM for your full-time position to maintain and operate our vehicles during flight operations. **Relocation** assistance available to move to Las Cruces, NM area. **Responsibilities** + Participates in and completes an extensive instructor led and participative On-the-Job Training program by mastering typical aircraft maintenance technician tasks. + Studies the maintenance manual content for vehicle systems and structures. + Performs supervised servicing, scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair work on the space flight system vehicles. + Educates and familiarizes self with VG provided documents, handbooks, videos, and publications. + Provides support as instructed to the teams that checks, dismantles, adjusts, overhauls, repairs, fabricates, removes and installs all parts of the aircraft, including propulsion systems (turbine & rocket), avionics equipment & instruments, fuel systems, Environmental Control Subsystem (ECS) systems, life support systems, mechanical systems and hydraulic systems. + Performs easily accomplished machine tool work and or composite repair work, while supervised, in connection with the above aircraft maintenance tasks. + Learns to inspect aircraft parts/components, sub-assemblies and completed assemblies to the extent necessary to advance maintenance task progress. + Masters base maintenance type workloads for the spaceline vehicles. You may be asked to perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management. **Required Skills and Experience** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Graduated from a technical college, a recognized aircraft maintenance training program, or military aviation training course. + Must obtain the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P) within 6 months of program start. + Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license. + Familiarity with procedures applicable to the various phases of aircraft maintenance. + Willing to travel and be on-call. + Qualified to obtain Air Operations Area (AOA) access. + Ability to understand and adhere to VG policies and procedures. + Proactive, strategic and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to safety, quality, efficiency and effectiveness. + Ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups. + Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals. + Abililty to use computer applictions and MS Office suite of tools. + Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). + Seeks out diverse perspectives and helps one another win. + Holds themselves accountable for assigned work product. **Physical and/or Additional Requirements** + Work all shifts and available for overtime including weekends. + Travel 25% or more of the time. + Must be able to remain in a stationary position – 8 hours minimum. + Physically able to handle items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds (unassisted). + Able to maneuver in tight spaces through positioning self by stooping, bending, crawling – 3 hours minimum. + Must be able to work at heights over 12 feet. **LI-MS1** The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $46,902.00–$63,216.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits **Who We Are** _Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles_ _._ Export Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list **here** . EEO Statement Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing. PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.