Technician IV, Maintenance (R6224)

Telemetry Today LLC; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Wichita, KS seeks an Aircraft Mechanic IV to support the development, testing, and maturation of X-BAT, an autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. This hands-on role performs complex maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, modifications, and ground-test support in a developmental aerospace environment.

You will collaborate with engineering and test personnel to maintain readiness, ensure configuration accuracy, and safely execute test activities, while applying disciplined documentation

Job description

Shield AI is seeking highly skilled and disciplined Aircraft Mechanic IV to support the development, testing, and maturation of X-BAT, an autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. This hands-on position is responsible for performing complex aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, modifications, and ground-test support in a developmental aerospace environment.

The Aircraft Mechanic IV will work closely with engineering teams, and test personnel to maintain aircraft readiness, configuration accuracy, and safe execution of test activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical judgment, disciplined documentation practices, and the ability to work independently within approved procedures while mentoring less-experienced technicians.