Flight Test Maintenance (A&P)

archer56; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Equity / stock options

Performance bonus

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is seeking an experienced Flight Test Maintenance Engineer to build, maintain and modify fly-by-wire aircraft for daily flight test operations. You will lead maintenance tasks, ensure readiness, and contribute to safety and policy development.

The role requires a hands-on background with flight test instrumentation, 8+ years in aerospace maintenance, and an A&P license, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P)
• 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
• 8+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Hands-on with fly-by-wire aircraft and flight test instrumentation
• Aircraft configuration management and conformity experience
• Experience working with high voltage systems
• Knowledge of wiring techniques and best practices (crimping, routing, securing, etc.)
• Travel 5-10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a fly-by-wire aircraft according to aviation standards using shop and calibrated tooling
• Perform developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks
• Marshall, charge, preflight, & maintain aircraft ensuring they are ready for daily flight test operations
• Help create and carry out Flight Test maintenance policies and procedures
• Follow maintenance safety policies and procedures for ground operations
• Provide plans and status updates to the Flight Test Maintenance Manager
• Provide input on design and fabrication of novel air vehicles from a repairability perspective
• Maintain aircraft maintenance records required by FAA regulations
• Comply with Engineering Orders affecting Flight Test Aircraft and communicate deficiencies
• Ensure calibration of test equipment and tools
• Ensure parts and supplies are stocked for Flight Testing operations
• Meet scheduled timelines to have aircraft flight ready for milestones
• Assume duties as delegated by Flight Test Maintenance Manager
• Work with blueprints, schematics, handbooks and engineering work orders
• Travel as required

Skills

Hands-on with fly-by-wire aircraft and

Flight test instrumentation

High voltage systems

Wiring techniques

Excellent planning and organization

Education

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P)

Tools

CAD

NX

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

• Build and maintain a fly-by-wire aircraft according to aviation standards using shop and calibrated tooling including torque wrenches, crimping and stripping tools
• Perform developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks; giving direction to others as needed
• Marshall, charge, preflight, & maintain aircraft ensuring they are ready for daily flight test operations by minimizing aircraft downtime and maximizing aircraft availability
• Help create and carry out Flight Test maintenance policies and procedures including 5s, FOD, work orders, tool control, etc
• Follow maintenance safety policies and procedures for ground operations as a part of Archers Safety Management System
• Provide plans and status updates back to the Flight Test Maintenance Manager on assigned aircraft and projects
• Provide input on the design and fabrication of novel air vehicles from a perspective of hands on repairability and maintainability
• Maintain aircraft maintenance records required by FAA regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and company policy
• Comply with Engineering Orders affecting Flight Test Aircraft and communicate aircraft deficiencies to the Maintenance Manager or Engineering
• Ensure calibration of test equipment and tools
• Ensure that products, parts, supplies, and consumables are adequately stocked to meet Flight Testing operations
• Work from a variety of technical materials such as blueprints, schematics, handbooks, drawings, and engineering work orders providing feedback as required
• Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have aircraft flight ready for project milestones
• Assume any duties as delegated by the Flight Test Maintenance Manager
• What You Need:
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P Required)
• 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
• 8+ years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Hands-on with fly-by-wire aircraft and flight test instrumentation
• Aircraft configuration management and conformity experience
• Experience working with high voltage systems
• Knowledge of wiring techniques and best practices (crimping, routing, securing, etc.)
• Driving of aircraft tugs, carts, and lifts within an airport environment
• A collaborative attitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail with the ability to communicate and build cross-functional relationships
• Work with all levels of personnel and effectively interact with technicians and engineers
• Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to give direction to others
• Ability to drive continuous improvement activities to exceed expectations and help promote a professional shop and organizational environment
• Working Hours: Ability to work a flexible schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time
• Bonus Qualifications:
• 10+ years aviation experience
• Prior experience with electric aircraft/eVTOL
• Working knowledge of composite airframe and repair
• Underpinning knowledge of IPC 610/620
• Experience working with CAD, NX, Confluence, JIRA
• Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
• Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should

Flexible schedule Equity / stock options Performance bonus

Additional Information

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

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