Site Manager

Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska Site Manager

Aurora Launch Services (ALS): Aurora Launch Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Aerospace, established to provide low cost, highly reliable launch services on a contract basis to both government and commercial space launch customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, co-located with Alaska Aerospace.

Position Description: The PSCA Site Manager is responsible for providing management to all spaceport department leads for facility operations and coordinating site staff to support launch operations. We seek a leader with a passion for the space industry, hands-on engagement, and interest to define the future of multi-user spaceports.

The Site Manager is responsible for leading, managing, planning, and supervising staff and facilities to ensure success of facility-related spaceport operations. Through technical decision making, assist with managing customer operations and relationships at the site, ensuring PSCA operations meet the expectations and needs of customers and clients. Manage the planning for new construction, renovations, maintenance and life cycle replacement of assets and related systems to provide a physical environment conducive for effective operation for both government and commercial customers.

This position ensures the appropriate needs of spaceport customers, as supported by the assigned Mission Program Manager, as well as the Spaceport Manager are met in a manner that is safe, responsive, cost-efficient, and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. This person will advocate for and determine accountability for quality service delivery of all stakeholders in the spaceport environment. The position requires interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse team of employees, contractors, and customer personnel. This is a multi-disciplinary position requiring hands-on experience and tasking, as well as the ability to manage a variety of departments and competing needs.

This is a Full-Time position at the Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska on Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island, Alaska. Some travel to AAC corporate office in Anchorage and other operational locations can be expected.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the upkeep of PSCA’s buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure they are safe and functional.
2. Complying with FAA regulations, OSHA requirements, and other guidelines.
3. Directing and supervising assigned spaceport facilities, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and custodial staff.
4. Ensuring staff are properly trained, qualified, and ready to conduct assigned duties.
5. Supporting the administrative and technical requirements to ensure employees have sufficient resources to perform assigned duties.
6. Managing all budget, fiscal, audit and capital functions in coordination with company requirements.
7. Prepares recommendations and specifications for spaceport purchasing and capital improvement projects; coordinates any construction work with Alaska Aerospace, customers and tenants, and the public.
8. Oversees the maintenance, repair, and upgrades of spaceport equipment.
9. Manages spaceport facilities in accordance to the Spaceport Master Plan. Recommends updates to the Master Plan, as appropriate to meet evolving customer needs.
10. Recommends changes in standards, administrative procedures, facilities, methods, and practices.
11. Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the spaceport.
12. Enforces security in restricted areas, if necessary.
13. Adapts to outside factors, such as weather and launch schedule delays.
14. Works with community leaders.
15. Maintains accurate records.
16. Other related duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, aviation management, or a related technical field.
• Experience in managing facility operations, including relevant engineering activities and/or equipment.
• Proven track-record of managing formal and ad-hoc teams with strong leadership qualities, outcomes-based focus, open team environment, and culturally diverse employee base of full-time, part-time and contract employees.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Willing and able to work extended hours, overtime, and on weekends, as required.
• Ability to multi-task in a very dynamic and complex aerospace environment.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience in conducting and leading space operations.
• Previous experience developing and/or operating spaceport-related facilities.
• Familiarity with Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Aurora Launch Services to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Compensation

A competitive salary and benefits package, determined upon experience level of individual, will be negotiated after an offer to hire has been given.

To Apply

Please apply online on Indeed.com and include a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to the Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska in Kodiak, Alaska?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Aerospace, Aviation, or Related: 5 years (Preferred)
• Facilities Management: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person