LTA Research

The Aviation Safety Manager (ASM) is the single accountable owner of LTA's Aviation Safety Program and Safety Management System (SMS), acting on behalf of the CEO (who is the Accountable Executive (AE)). This pivotal, full-time, exempt role is located in Sunnyvale, CA; Hangar 2. This role is responsible for integrating flight operations, maintenance, engineering, and logistics into a cohesive safety framework for LTA’s airship fleet. The ASM is tasked with ensuring we have safe-to-operate aircraft, safe personnel, and safe processes. The ASM reports to the Senior Director, Program Management, Quality, and Safety. The ASM coordinates  with contracted Aviation Safety Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver comprehensive and effective Aviation Safety results. Responsibilities Safety Management System (SMS) Leadership Own, maintain, and continuously improve the company's SMS and annual safety plan, acting on behalf of the AE. Publish the company's safety policy,...

The Maintenance Control Supervisor serves as the strategic leader responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring the maintenance workload across all divisions, branches, and work centers at LTA. This role provides proactive oversight of aircraft and equipment maintenance operations and manages all material requirements for production and operational teams. As a key member of the Maintenance Department’s management team, the Supervisor ensures effective prioritization, resource alignment, and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards to achieve LTA’s business objectives. The Supervisor is accountable for establishing best practices, driving performance, and serving as the primary liaison to senior leadership regarding maintenance priorities and fleet readiness.   Responsibilities Centralized Management & Leadership: Act as the primary point of contact and authority for all maintenance actions, providing strategic direction and...