Aircraft Mechanic

Reliable Robotics; San Martin (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of automated aviation technology. As an Aircraft Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in the production team, working on innovative systems that enhance safety and efficiency in air transportation. Your expertise will contribute to the development and maintenance of cutting-edge aviation products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real impact. If you're passionate about aviation and ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Stock options

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Casual work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of small aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Current FAA A&P license is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, diagnose, inspect, and maintain aviation products.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure aircraft safety and availability.

Skills

FAA-issued Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanics license

Small aircraft maintenance experience

Turbine-engine aircraft maintenance

General fabrication and modification skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient, and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics, and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

As an Aircraft Mechanic at Reliable Robotics, you will be part of the Production team and report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The team is responsible for scaling our processes and procedures to install our system into a larger fleet. You will develop and improve manufacturing, integration, and maintenance processes to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Your responsibilities include building and integrating our automated aviation system on aircraft, providing design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) input, and developing processes to support business scaling. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a safety-critical environment that advances automated aviation systems from development to production.

Responsibilities

1. Build, install, diagnose, inspect, and maintain Reliable-designed products, line replaceable units (LRUs), harnesses, and interconnects.
2. Perform modifications, including fabrication and installation of the automated aviation system.
3. Conduct routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance to ensure aircraft safety and availability.
4. Maintain records of aircraft installations, maintenance, and modifications.
5. Represent the production organization in design reviews and collaborate with Responsible Engineers (REs) to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, and conformance to requirements.
6. Ensure product and process quality by testing finished products and establishing manufacturing standards.
7. Manage operational processes such as tool control, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).

Basic Success Criteria

1. Current FAA-issued Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanics license.
2. At least 3 years of small aircraft maintenance experience.
3. Experience with turbine-engine aircraft maintenance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

1. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
2. General fabrication and modification skills.
3. Cessna 208B Grand Caravan experience.
4. Familiarity with Fixed Base Operator (FBO), 14 CFR Part 43 and Part 145 regulations.
5. Experience fabricating and modifying wire harnesses and aerospace connectors.
6. Private or commercial pilot ratings.
7. Maintenance and rigging experience on P&W PT6A engines and airframes.

Aircraft Mechanics at Reliable Robotics will play a key role in delivering a first-of-its-kind gate-to-gate autoflight system for commercial use. If you are motivated to join a team passionate about delivering quality products and services on time, let's make it happen!

This role is based in San Martin, California, and requires willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

The estimated salary range for this position is $86,000 to $156,500 annually, plus cash and stock options, and benefits. Reliable Robotics offers competitive compensation, stock options, medical coverage, 401(k), and a casual work environment.

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls. Employment offers are contingent upon compliance with U.S. export laws and providing necessary documentation to establish legal work status in the U.S.

Reliable Robotics is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected categories. We welcome applicants requiring reasonable accommodations during the application process. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].