Master Airframe Technician

Mightyfly; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k Plan

In-office meals and snacks

Team activities

Job summary

MightyFly is seeking a master airframe technician to join their team in the Bay Area. This role involves the hands-on fabrication of components for experimental aircraft, including fuselages, wings, and sub-systems integration.

Candidates with experience in metal working, composites, and general aircraft assembly are encouraged to apply. In addition to building, there will be opportunities to lead teams and contribute to innovative aviation projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in metallics and composite manufacturing.
• Certified A&P preferred.
• Familiarity with large UAVs or VTOL aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Run CNC jobs and generate G-code from CAD.
• Manage and assemble aircraft components and subsystems.
• Fabricate sheet metal and composite materials.

Skills

Metal working

CNC operation

Composites fabrication

General airframe assembly

Problem solving

Technical drawings interpretation

Machining

Welding skills

Internal combustion engine mechanics

Instrumentation installation

Tools

CNC machines

Hand tools

Job description

If you love building aircraft, this is the job for you! MightyFly is looking for a master airframe technician to join our small but agile team. The position will entail prototype fabrication of components for experimental aircraft such as fuselages, wings, tails, landing gear, as well as assembly and integration of aircraft sub-systems like electric motors and controllers, reciprocating engines, batteries, avionics, and sensors. Candidates should demonstrate experience in metal working, composites, hand tools, loading & running CNC jobs, and general airframe assembly and maintenance. The position includes the opportunity to develop into a shop lead, managing a growing team of technicians.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Daily

• CNC aptitude: generate G-code from provided CAD files, job setup, run, & monitor
• Sheet metal fabrication: cut, drill, ream, dry-fit, rivet
• Assembly of components and subsystems
• Composites fabrication: wet-layup, prepreg lamination, cure, demold, finishing
• Secondary bonding: clean, prep, bond, sand, finish
• Finishing: Sand, fill, and fair
• Use of machine shop equipment and hand tools
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

Occasionally

• Sourcing and ordering tools, supplies, and consumables
• Helping plan work and process flows
• Estimating task durations / schedules
• Participating in brainstorming and design reviews
• Providing feedback to engineering
• Painting / vinyl wrapping

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

General

• Aptitude for building systems from the ground up
• A strong interest for tackling and solving complex problems
• Self-direct and/or cooperate in occasionally hectic workflows
• Exceptionally sharp focus on accuracy and detail

Experience & Skills

• 2+ yrs metallics in relevant field
• 2+ yrs composite manufacturing in relevant field
• Composite tooling fabrication
• Out-of-autoclave prepreg composites
• Structural adhesive bonding
• Assembling complex and/or precision equipment
• Interpreting and fabricating with technical drawings
• Certified A&P
• Familiarity with aviation certification standards & processes
• Familiarity with large UAVs or VTOL aircraft
• Machining and welding skills
• Internal combustion engine mechanic skills
• Instrumentation/sensors installation
• Familiarity with high voltage power electronics

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

MightyFly is only able to sponsor TN visas and H1B visa transfers for this position at the present time.

Equal opportunity:

MightyFly is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Diversity:

MightyFly values diversity and welcomes applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry. We are an international team, led by a female CEO.

Job Location:

• Bay Area.
• Work will be on site.

Culture:

• We are aviation and aerospace enthusiasts who believe the sky is not the limit.
• Teamwork: We believe that to achieve great results we need great teamwork.
• Working hard: Building reliable aviation and logistics products is really hard but also exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
• Having fun: We believe that hard work needs to be coupled with fun. We love hanging out beyond the workday, hosting team dinners, and organizing fun activities. We love the outdoors and outdoor sports. And of course, we love flying.
• Celebrating wins large and small.
• Creativity. We love and encourage creativity. The best ideas emerge when our working environment f fosters out-of-the-box thinking.
• Equity, inclusivity, and respect for the diversity of life and work experiences that each individual brings to the team.
• Transparency, honesty, and integrity.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k Plan
• Complementary in office meals and snacks