Aircraft Mechanic II

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$40 - $50•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 includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, structural repairs, and component or parts replacements. The mechanic conducts functional tests and post-maintenance checks to support continued airworthiness and compliance with Pivotal engineering requirements and applicable regulatory standards. The position uses mechanical, electrical, and software-based diagnostic tools to troubleshoot system faults. It also involves travel to events, demonstrations, and customer locations for on-site maintenance and field repairs, as well as remote guidance for customer-performed maintenance. The role is based onsite at Pivotal's headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and pays $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; equivalent military experience is accepted.
Strong communication skills and ability to interface directly with customers onsite and remotely.
Ability and willingness to travel for events, customer support, and field service assignments.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with electronic systems in controlled environments.
Experience with electrical debugging and handling, swapping, and repairing 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, including video calls, guided troubleshooting, and real-time repair validation.
Document maintenance actions, findings, customer interactions, and service reports to support continuous improvement and product feedback.