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Lead, Assistant Chief Inspector

Virgin Galactic logoVirgin Galactic$72,134–$105,019/yrTruth or Consequences, New Mexico, United StatesFull-timePosted 1w ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person
  • FAA A&P certificate

About the job

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Virgin Galactic is seeking a highly motivated Quality Control Lead to support our Quality team.

Guided by our values, “Safety above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design and assembly efforts. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As a Virgin Galactic QC Lead you will be leading a team of inspectors, overseeing Manufacturing and Flight Operations performed on Virgin Galactic’s Space Flight System (SFS) as well as Support Aircraft, ensuring all work performed meets Engineering definition and follows Regulatory, Company, Aerospace standards and safety protocols while prioritizing the "Safety Above All" company values. key duties include training inspectors, assisting conflict resolution, identifying potential defects, and maintaining accurate documentation to guarantee the integrity of spacecraft components and Vehicles.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assign daily tasking for QC Inspectors.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Communicate with QC Supervisors to coordinate and support planning schedule effectively.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow up on work in progress for Daily tasking.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify and remove roadblocks for the execution of In process and Final Inspections </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure proper safety procedures are followed within the team environment.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure that Manufacturing and maintenance operations are properly documented on work orders and/or applicable records.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure non-conforming articles are properly identified and segregated.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Act as a Mentor and Help Develop QC Inspectors .</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assists in the maintenance of a business culture which supports Virgin Galactic's overall business objectives and goals</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Skills and Experience.</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong leadership and communication skills.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be a motivated self-starter.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A minimum of 6 years of Aerospace industry experience.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must have experience with composite aircraft (commercial or military aerospace application).</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Non-Conformance process flow experience.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be familiar with Quality Management System.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High school diploma/GED is required; additional experience from an A&P accredited school is strongly preferred.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must hold a FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent computer skills.

Skilled in working in Microsoft Office applications.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">#LI-AB1</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $72,134.00–$105,019.00.

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 <a title="https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits" href="https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits">https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">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</span><span style="color: #000099;">.</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Export Requirements </span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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 <strong><u><a href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fofac.treasury.gov%2Fspecially-designated-nationals-list-data-formats-data-schemas&data=05%7C01%7CSandi.Kosaka%40virgingalactic.com%7C5c47d814f3664ac6bb2a08dbc1063575%7Ca9008a03b053484687d345880ffa31a1%7C0%7C0%7C638316004624246835%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=px2%2BAC1K7DW630GR8Iqm8cc2OQohKudkYOGJrZ%2FqKVw%3D&reserved=0">here</a></u></strong>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">EEO Statement</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, comp

From Virgin Galactic's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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