Ground Support Equipment Mechanic II

Job overview

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic II is an onsite role in Mesa, AZ, with an annual base salary of $53,040–$72,665. The current schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; potential future schedules include night shifts and Thursday-through-Sunday coverage. Travel is 25% or more. Virgin Galactic develops advanced air and space vehicles and works to advance human spaceflight. The mechanic helps maintain, repair, and inspect the ground support equipment and vehicle fleet. The role supports safe, reliable operations by diagnosing equipment issues, completing maintenance and inspections, documenting work, and preparing assets for service.

What you'll do

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company-owned or leased ground support equipment and vehicles
• diagnose repairs
• record maintenance in tracking software
• conduct mechanical checks and preoperational inspections
• fuel and charge assets
• maintain an orderly work area. Travel 25% or more
• work all shifts, overtime, and weekends when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ground support equipment

mechanic

virgin galactic

mesa az

onsite

full-time

day shift

4/10 schedule

weekend availability

25%+ travel

mechanical maintenance

vehicle fleet

$53k–$73k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, financial, and other benefits are referenced
• specific benefit details are available through the employer's benefits page.

Why this role

Current 4/10 schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; potential future schedules include night shifts and Thursday-through-Sunday coverage. High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant mechanical experience required; CDL preferred.

About the employer

Virgin Galactic is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.