About Boom Supersonic

Boom Supersonic is a Denver-based company redefining commercial flight by bringing supersonic flight back to the skies with Overture. This historic airliner is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible. 

Boom is the first commercial airplane manufacturer to commit to a carbon-neutral flight test program and to build sustainability into its entire aircraft program. The company is backed by world-class investors and has 30 aircraft on pre-order. Founded in 2014, Boom has assembled a team of over 150 full-time employees who have made contributions to over 220 air and spacecraft programs.

Are you passionate about building the supersonic future? Come join the team and help us make aviation history!

Role Overview

We are seeking a Deputy Crew Chief to join the Boom team. Your primary responsibility will be supporting the Crew Chief with the coordination and management of the build and maintenance tasks for XB-1, the first independently developed supersonic jet and history's fastest civil aircraft.  

Specific tasks will include tracking and signing off work performed on and off the aircraft, maintaining the aircraft and supporting paperwork in accordance with FAA airworthiness standards, establishing the standards for work performed and qualifications for the team doing the work, and tracking aircraft maintenance. In the crew chief’s absence, you will be leading the entire team performing maintenance for the XB-1. This high performing candidate should have experience building a team and creating a culture that is safe, transparent, productive, and have great communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous experience as a maintenance lead on an aircraft - minimum of 5 years
• Demonstrated organizational skills showing attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Experience creating the processes and inspection plans for a flight test team
• Coordinate and manage aircraft maintenance  and personnel within the overall flight test schedule

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Composite aircraft fabrication experience
• Experience operating experimental jet aircraft
• Previous experience working directly with aircraft designers and engineers
• Ability to grow and lead a large team in a maintenance/flight test environment

Degrees and Certifications: 

• A&P Certificate Required, IA preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• All certifications from commercial or military schools will be reviewed/evaluated

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_public_portal_itar_landing)

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.