Helicopter/Fixed Wing A&P Mechanic – California

Heli Preflight; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 84,033 - 104,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free catered lunches

Flight lessons

Wellness allowances

Snacks and drinks

Employee referral bonus

Charitable giving match

Patent bonus program

Job summary

Wisk Aero, located in Hollister, California, is seeking a Specialist Aircraft Technician to join our Flight Test Maintenance team. This onsite role ensures aircraft readiness for safe, efficient flight operations and supports flight testing across fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms, including Gen 6.

The successful candidate will lead inspections, perform maintenance, and help implement FAA-compliant processes, transitioning to Crew Chief duties on test flights while collaborating with Flight

Job description

Description

At Wisk, were transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, were making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for a Specialist Aircraft Technician to join our Flight Test Maintenance team. The goal of a Specialist Aircraft Technician at Wisk is to ensure that aircraft are ready for safe, effective, and efficient flight operations, including flight testing. You will be part of the Flight Test and Operations team that safely and efficiently prepare for and support execution of flight testing of general aviation fixed-wing and rotorcraft aircraft as well as the Gen 6 aircraft.

Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Hollister Flight Test facility.

In this role as a Specialist Aircraft Technician, you will play a crucial role on the Wisk Flight Test and Operations team. Your work is the final safeguard, guaranteeing that each aircraft is flightworthy. Through implementing aircraft hardware integrations, thorough inspections, essential and preventative maintenance, and careful documentation, youll give the entire flight test and operations team the confidence they need to successfully conduct flight operations. Once a test aircraft moves from the hangar to the flight line, youll transition into the Crew Chief role, performing vital flight duties and contributing to safe and successful test flights.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and troubleshoot the installation of experimental aircraft systems.
• Perform routine aircraft inspections, diagnose, repair and resolve aircraft maintenance issues with appropriate documentation.
• Be responsible for developing and implementing processes to ensure efficient and high-quality work completion to remain compliant with FAA airworthiness regulations.
• Support a wide range of teams, including Flight Operations, core engineering, and spaneting, by contributing to their tests and other activities.
• Provide valuable technical feedback and recommend innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Lead and execute assigned tasks with a high degree of autonomy, requiring minimal supervision.

Requirements:s

The successful candidate typically has 4-6 years of experience and demonstrates hands on experience in the following areas:

• Hold a current valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• You have hands-on experience with aircraft, preferably in the experimental category and general aviation.
• You are a highly motivated, resourceful, and self-directed professional with a broad technical skill set, adept at independently tackling complex challenges.
• You have a deep knowledge of complex tools, such as specialized applicable tooling for aircraft.
• You have a strong and applied understanding of digital tooling to effectively manage projects, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Track information with the ability and desire to learn new programs Wisk utilizes.
• IA Certified Inspection Authorization
• Hands-on maintenance experience on general aviation aircraft including Bell 206 rotorcraft, Cessna and Glasair Sportsman fixed-wing platforms, with demonstrated proficiency in inspections, troubleshooting, and return-to-service activities across both airplane and rotorcraft systems.
• Proven experience serving as a Lead Aircraft Mechanic, responsible for directing daily maintenance activities, assigning work, overseeing task execution, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance technicians in a flight test or operational aviation environment.
• A self-starter who can manage their tasks without constant supervision and be proactive in identifying issues and taking the initiative to solve them.
• Be flexible and adaptable: Comfortable with managing a dynamic schedule, challenges, and willing to learn new systems and technologies.
• Familiar with completing detailed work orders, logbook entries, and other regulatory paperwork accurately with a knowledge of FAA regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $61 – $76 per hour – The starting base rate within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50 company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance.
• And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

Company Details

Wisk is developing the world’s first autonomous, all-electric air taxi. Backed by Boeing, our team has built six generations of aircraft and completed over 1,750 safe test flights. We’re working toward FAA certification of our Generation 6 aircraft, a…

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance.
• And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.