OSRC Flight Test & Build Operations Specialist
We are seeking a proactive and experienced OSRC Flight Test & Build Operations Specialist to support multiple sites, including Atlanta, GA; Hawthorne, CA; El Segundo, CA; Spaceport America, NM; Jacksonville, FL; and additional deployed operations locations as required. This role will play a key part in supporting flight test and aircraft manufacturing activities while maintaining safety, compliance, and operational excellence. The position includes up to 50% travel to deployed test and manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities:
- Support flight test and manufacturing operations, including on-site deployed locations, to ensure safe and compliant execution of activities.
- Conduct routine inspections, audits, and risk assessments across manufacturing and flight test sites to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures relevant to flight test, deployed operations, and manufacturing activities.
- Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain environmental compliance, including chemical management, waste handling, and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Flight Test, and Operations teams to provide proactive support for in-person operations at both corporate and deployed sites.
- Track key metrics and support reporting to leadership on safety, compliance, and operational performance.
- Assist with emergency response planning, drills, and deployed operations contingencies.
- Serve as a technical resource for operational teams regarding safety, health, and environmental concerns in manufacturing and flight test activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in safety, operational support, or compliance in a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, train, and guide teams across multiple sites.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations in technical or operational settings.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to support deployed flight test and manufacturing operations.
- Professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, or CIH are a plus.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to walk, stand, and move throughout manufacturing facilities, hangars, and flight test locations for extended periods of time.
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Ability to climb stairs, ladders, aircraft access stands, and work platforms when conducting inspections or safety reviews.
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Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to approximately 25–40 pounds as needed.
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Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach when inspecting equipment, facilities, or operational areas.
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Ability to work in confined or restricted spaces when conducting safety inspections or operational assessments.
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Ability to travel frequently, including commercial flights and travel to remote or operational sites.
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Ability to communicate clearly in operational environments, including areas with elevated noise levels while using appropriate hearing protection.
Working Conditions:
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Work is performed in a variety of environments including aircraft manufacturing facilities, hangars, flight test sites, laboratories, office environments, and outdoor test locations.
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Frequent exposure to active aerospace manufacturing and flight test environments, including areas with elevated noise levels, moving machinery, aircraft ground operations, fuels, chemicals, and other industrial hazards.
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Work may be performed in outdoor environments and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and dust, particularly at deployed test locations.
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The role requires travel up to 50% to support operations at multiple company locations and deployed flight test sites. Travel may include extended stays at remote or operational test facilities.
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Work schedules may occasionally include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or extended hours to support critical test events, manufacturing milestones, or operational needs.
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Must be able to work effectively in fast-paced, high-consequence operational environments where safety, schedule, and operational readiness are critical.
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Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, respirators, and other safety gear will be required when working in operational areas.