eVTOL Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
Pivotal
2 days
ago
Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly, the first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.
Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal vehicles are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been in development, preparing to enter the market for over 10 years. We recently announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, planned for general release and scalable production in early 2025.
Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of technology investment today. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. We invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on Pivotal aircraft and products including inspections, structural repairs, component replacements on Pivotal products
- Perform functional tests and system verifications post maintenance to ensure airworthiness and conformity to regulatory and Pivotal engineering requirements
- Use diagnostic software tools to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, software faults
- Travel to events and customer sites as needed for maintenance support and field repairs
- Provide remote support for customer self-repairs, including video calls, guided troubleshooting, and real-time repair verification
- Document repairs, customer interactions and service reports for continuous improvement
- Support cross-functional failure analysis and root cause identification
- Develop detailed work packages for maintenance and repair including step-by-step instructions, required tools and parts, estimated repair times and testing procedures
Qualification
- A&P License
- 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance
- Strong communication skills and ability to interface with customers, provide clear repair instructions and document maintenance work
- Flexibility to travel to Pivotal events and customer sites
- Desired: experience servicing electronics in controlled environments. Experience with electrical debugging, handling, swapping and repairing PCBAs. Experience with handling installing and testing cable harnesses
Bonus Qualification
- Experience developing maintenance procedures based on FAR Part 43
- Prior experience working as a licensed mechanic at a Repair Station or FBO
- Prior experience in customer service
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.
Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.
Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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