A&P Mechanic

Antramo; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental & vision insurance (PPO

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

PTO + holidays

401(k) matching

Meal stipend

Wellness stipend

Cell phone stipend

Education stipend

Airship ride

Job summary

Antramo in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an Aircraft Mechanic specializing in systems integration for R&D flight vehicles. You will organize, plan, and execute integration of subsystems and provide flight operational support as needed.

The role requires 4+ years in systems integration, an FAA A&P license, and a track record in coordinating installation teams while adhering to FAA guidelines. You will work with engineers and pilots to ensure safe, reliable system integration.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P license required.
• 4+ years in systems integration on advanced R&D flight vehicles.
• Subystem troubleshooting in fuel, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Able to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Experience leading installation teams.
• Compliant with safety policies and procedures.
• Familiar with Google Suite and basic tech tools.
• DOT driver’s license ability required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, planning, and performing systems integration on the flight vehicle per engineering data and FAA guidelines.
• Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining subsystems including fuel, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
• Providing feedback to engineering on installation plans.
• Leading and coordinating small installation teams.
• Using drawings and schematics to complete work when manuals unavailable.
• Maintaining maintenance records per FAA regulations.
• Participating in line maintenance during flight operations.
• Managing spare parts, consumables, and tool control.
• Maintaining maintenance equipment and hydraulic power packs.

Skills

Systems integration

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Reading schematics

DOT license

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Tools

Calibrated tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Micrometers

Lift equipment

Job description

An aerospace start-up, is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic specializing in systems integration on research and development flight vehicles. In order to help advance our goal of bringing revolutionary airships to life, the A&P Mechanic will work directly with the appropriate company personnel to organize, plan, and execute the integration of various subsystems. This position will also provide flight operational support as required.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating, planning, and performing systems integration activities on the flight vehicle, ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with engineering data, manufacturers publications, and FAA guidelines.
• Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining airship subsystems including fuel, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
• Providing feedback to engineering on installation plans.
• Leading and coordinating small teams during the systems integration process.
• Using engineering and mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and systems schematics to complete work in the absence of manufacturers maintenance publications.
• Maintaining all airship maintenance records in accordance with current FAA regulationsParticipating in line maintenance activities during flight operations.
• Managing spare parts, consumable inventories, and tool control.
• Maintaining all airship maintenance equipment, hydraulic power packs, maintenance platforms, and any additional equipment used to support the airship.

Qualifications:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience with a concentration in Systems Integration on advanced research and development flight vehicles.
• Subsystem troubleshooting and maintenance experience on fuel, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in using engineering and mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and systems schematics to complete work in the absence of manufacturers maintenance publications.
• Previous experience managing installation teams.
• Compliant with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in using calibrated tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools.
• Proficient in operating man lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and maintenance platforms.
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets) and other basic technology.
• Ability to obtain a DOT driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
• Capable of lifting and transporting up to 50 pounds
• Capable of sitting or standing for long periods of time
• 200 lbs weight limit on the structure for the upper sections of the airship

Compliance Requirements:

• Background check clearance
• Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

What We Offer!

• Compensation $47 - $55 per hour, based on experience
• 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 insurance
• 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