Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor jobs in Orange, CA

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

Responsible for directing a team of skilled aviation technicians in support of Test and Evaluation Programs including aircraft / test article build and support. This team will ensure the safe execution of assembly, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, functional test and troubleshooting in accordance with applicable Supernal and industry guidelines.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week during 3rd shift hours. Please note work hours may flex depending on business need. 

What you can do:

• Supervise a team of production technicians and assign them daily and long-term tasks
• Performance manage a team of production technicians by setting goals, providing feedback, coaching, and conducting regular performance evaluations
• Monitor the attendance of production technicians by approving time off requests, making edits to the schedule as necessary, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to company safety and operating policies/procedures
• Ensure the workforce is appropriately trained for the safe execution of required tasks
• Communicate with Program & Project Leaders, Engineering, Safety, Quality Management, Procurement, Program Management Office, and Test organization members
• Schedule maintenance and test activities on aircraft, lab assets, test assets, and support equipment
• Plan and implement aircraft builds and modifications
• Plan and implement the construction or modification of laboratory equipment and test articles
• Develop and maintain the Test Configuration Management process, including test environments and test data, to ensure the availability of accurate and reliable information for testing purposes
• Coordinate the management of ground support equipment
• Coordinate the maintenance schedules for test assets
• Up to 25% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Aerospace (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in leading a team of technical personnel
• Experience in program management
• Experience in test and evaluation
• Experience with Aviation FOD and GOP programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
• Ability to primarily work during 3rd shift hours with flexibility to work other hours as needed. 

You may also be able to contribute:

• Aviation QMS Experience preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).