Aircraft Mechanic II

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic II to perform maintenance and provide technical support for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and products. The role supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, structural work, and component or parts replacement. It also performs functional tests and post-maintenance checks to confirm airworthiness and compliance with engineering requirements and applicable regulatory standards. The Aircraft Mechanic II uses mechanical, electrical, and software-based diagnostic tools to investigate faults. The position provides on-site support at events, demonstrations, and customer locations, as well as remote guidance for customer-performed maintenance. Accurate maintenance records, service reports, and documentation of customer interactions contribute to product feedback and continuous improvement. This position is based onsite at Pivotal’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and requires willingness to travel for field support. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States. The stated pay range is $40–$50 per hour.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, electromechanical systems, or related high-reliability assembly environments.
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required; equivalent military experience accepted.
Strong communication skills and ability to interface directly with customers on-site and remotely.
Ability and willingness to travel for events, customer support, and field service assignments.
Eligible for employment in the United States.
Willingness to work onsite at the Palo Alto, California headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience working with electronic systems in controlled environments.
Experience debugging, handling, swapping, and repairing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
Experience handling, installing, and testing cable harnesses.
Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical data.
Experience developing or executing maintenance procedures aligned with FAR Part 43.
Prior experience at a Repair Station, FBO, or in aviation field maintenance.
Previous customer-facing technical support experience.
Familiarity with digital maintenance tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Pivotal aircraft and products, including structural repairs and component or parts replacements.
Conduct functional tests, system checks, and post-maintenance verifications to ensure continued airworthiness and compliance with Pivotal engineering requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
Use mechanical, electrical, and software-based diagnostic tools to troubleshoot system faults.
Travel to events, demonstrations, and customer locations to provide on-site maintenance support, field repairs, and technical response.
Provide remote technical support for customer-performed maintenance through video calls, guided troubleshooting, and real-time repair validation.
Document maintenance actions, findings, customer interactions, and service reports accurately to support continuous improvement and product feedback.