Senior Aircraft Mechanic – VTOL Autonomy Testing

Roboticsconnected; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic IV to support the X-BAT autonomous VTOL program. This hands-on role performs complex maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and ground-test support in a developmental aerospace environment.

The Aircraft Mechanic IV will collaborate with engineering and test personnel to ensure aircraft readiness and configuration accuracy, while mentoring less-experienced technicians and documenting activities with disciplined rigor.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to document tests and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and ground-test support.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians while following approved procedures.

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic IV to support the X-BAT autonomous VTOL program. This hands-on role performs complex maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and ground-test support in a developmental aerospace environment.

The Aircraft Mechanic IV will collaborate with engineering and test personnel to ensure aircraft readiness and configuration accuracy, while mentoring less-experienced technicians and documenting activities with disciplined rigor.