Crew Chief

Company: LTA Research
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Responsibilities Works under the direction of the Director of Ground Operations performing duties necessary to maintain safe, efficient operation of the airship. Represents the company and airship operations in a professional and appropriate manner in all aspects on and off the job. Leads and supports a team of Airship Ground Crew members, Ground Handlers, and Lead Ground Crew members in all operational, logistical, and administrative requirements. Participates in airship launching and landing activities, as well as ground handling duties as required. Tends to airship systems management watch in rotational shifts with coworkers, including overnight shifts when the airship is moored on the mast. Drives ground support vehicles pertinent to mission objectives. Follows all safety regulations in accordance with company policy and the Department of Transportation. Assists airship mechanics and hangar technicians in performing tasks as necessary. Leads and supervises hangar operations and maintenance support functions as directed. Leads and supervises ground support equipment (GSE) cleaning and maintenance duties as directed. Performs additional duties as directed. Assists with transit operations and logistics planning as required. Qualifications Required: Valid driver’s license Previous airship operations and ground handling experience required Ability to obtain a Class A CDL High school diploma or equivalent Must be able to pass a TSA background check Ability to work at heights Ability to pass and maintain DOT physical and drug/alcohol screening Preferred: Valid Class A CDL Boom lift, scissor lift, telehandler, forklift experience Physical Requirements Must be capable of lifting and transporting up to 50 pounds Capable of sitting or standing for long periods of time Must be able to work in outdoor-type weather conditions year-round Willingness to travel frequently in support of airship operations What We Offer! Relocation assistance Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents) Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances Parental leave Generous PTO 10 paid holidays 401(k) matching up to 6% Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions Monthly wellness stipend Monthly cell phone stipend Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields Compliance Requirements Background check clearance DOT/Drug Test clearance wherever applicable Clean driving record $130,000 - $150,000 a year SMS Text Messaging (10DLC Compliance) LTA RESEARCH may communicate with applicants and users via SMS (text messaging) for purposes related to job applications, interview scheduling, and other recruitment updates. By providing your phone number through our application or contact forms, you consent to receive such communications. We do not use SMS for marketing purposes, and we will never sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their promotional use. Message Frequency & Opt-Out: Message frequency may vary depending on your application status. Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP. Consent & Privacy: Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of employment. All data collected through text messaging is handled accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, ensuring your personal information is kept secure and confidential. LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve. Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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