Flight Test Maintenance Crew Member | Alia Maintenance

About the role

This position is responsible for hands-on work on the aircraft and directly supports aircraft integration, maintenance, and flight test operations of our all-electric aircraft fleet. Due to the nature of this work an A&P certification is required. As we near FAA certification of the aircraft, this position will assist in adhering to the mechanical and documentation limitations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs mechanical equipment, such as flight control, landing gear, pneumatic, and engine systems etc., installed in aircraft, using hand tools and test equipment
• Inspects function of mechanical equipment for defects, such as loose connections, wrong hardware, and for accuracy of assembly and installation
• Tests mechanical equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as hydraulic test stand, pressurization test stand, tension meters and bore scope etc
• Adjusts, replaces, or repairs defective components based on analysis of function test results, following blue prints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents
• Composites structural inspections, repairs, and modifications
• Maintain aircraft forms and maintenance records
• Regular maintenance on aircraft high voltage systems, electric propulsion systems, avionics, instrumentation systems, landing gear and composites structures
• Perform ground operation for Flight Test
• Aircraft modifications to support operational and flight test requirements
• Communicate directly with engineers and project managers to recommend changes to aircraft systems to improve reliability and maintainability
• Cookordination and perform ground test operations
• Organize and maintain aircraft ground support equipment and hardware
• Develop maintenance processes and procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A&P License Required
• Strong skills in mechanical and airframe and power plant technical support including installation, repair, and fabrication support
• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in mechanical repair and fabrication situations and in addressing engineers and their design and modification needs
• Strong knowledge of glass cockpit mechanical systems; troubleshooting; ringing out; wiring diagrams; wiring needs; and wiring practices, mods, and terminations
• Experience with flight operation support required
• Experience with aircraft repair or modification required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with both internal & external colleagues/customers
• High energy, self-motived, organized and detail-oriented while maintaining an understanding of priority
• Passion for safety through quality at all times
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Willing and able to travel for work domestically and internationally
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule (early mornings, late nights, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace or other regulated industry
• Strong problem solving skills
• Avionics/ basic electrical troubleshooting
• Microsoft 365 - including sharepoint, outlook mail/calendar, docs, excel, powerpoint, hangouts; slack

Qualifications

• Background in Flight Test / Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with training others toward obtaining Airframe and Powerplant License
• Experience working with Aviation Maintenance Management programs/software like IMDS, CAMP, Envision, AvPro, etc.
• Commercial Pilots license
• Partial schooling toward any engineering occupation

Skills

• Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties
• Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions
• Effectively communicate in Business English language
• Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties
• Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties
• Ability to work in tight spaces, high pace and outside environments

Benefits

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

Pay

$85,000—$95,000 USD

Schedule

Flexible schedule (early mornings, late nights, etc.)