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Test Maintenance Engineering Lead

Zipline
Location
Esparto, California, USA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Ops
Salary
$150,000 - $216,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10-15+ years of progressive technical experience in aviation maintenance, test engineering, hardware operations, or aerospace manufacturing
  • 5-8+ years of direct people management experience
  • Proven track record of designing organizational structures and scaling distributed teams of technicians across multiple states and sites
  • Technical depth to troubleshoot and execute maintenance tasks firsthand
  • Deep expertise in root cause analysis, defect containment, and process engineering
  • Exceptional communication skills to navigate complex organizational dynamics
Nice to have
  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license
  • Equivalent military aviation experience
  • Aerospace engineering degree combined with hands-on mechanical experience
What the job really is

As the Test Maintenance Engineering Lead, you will oversee a multi-state team of maintenance technicians, ensuring high standards in aircraft maintenance and operational success. Your role involves building and scaling the maintenance organization, leading by example with hands-on technical skills, and collaborating across various teams to address challenges before they impact commercial operations. You will foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

Benefits
  • Starting salary of $150,000 - $216,000
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Things to weigh
  • Role requires hands-on technical leadership and willingness to perform tasks alongside technicians
  • High accountability and rigorous standards expected
  • Position involves collaboration across multiple teams and disciplines
  • Focus on proactive problem-solving to prevent operational issues
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