Airframe and Propulsion (A&P) Mechanic

Electra Aero • Manassas, VA

50d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.
Position Overview:
Electra is seeking an experienced and FAA-licensed Airframe and Propulsion (A&P) Mechanic to join the A&P team. The role includes a wide spectrum of fabrication, assembly, test, and maintenance duties; including, but not limited to: prototype and production aircraft; the desire to influence the design of new aircraft products to assure their airworthiness, maintainability, reliability, and manufacturability; to support the aircraft design and certification teams; and to maintain aircraft for sustained airworthiness. This role reports into the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization and is based in Manassas, VA.

Requirements

• FAA-issued A&P license.
• 6+ years with a high school diploma and experience in general aviation aircraft
• A strong work ethic experienced in prototype (experimental) and production (certified) aircraft maintenance and repair with engineering guidance
• Experienced with control of non-conforming processes and materials
• Experienced with a variety structural materials including carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass, foam, balsa, mylar, aluminum, Ti, etc.
• Inspection Authorization (IA) strongly preferred.
• Prepreg and wet-layup composites molding and vacuum-bagging experience desired. Aluminum airframe fabrication and assembly experience desired
• Electrical wiring, testing, etc. experience
• HV experience
• Aircraft rigging experience required. Forklift experience preferred.
• Familiar with Part 5 SMS and Part 21/AS9100D QMS requirements
• Able to influence the content of AMMs
• Must be able to lift at least 25lb
• Occasional short term deployments to support customers
• Other duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Licensed Pilot Preferred (FAA, EASA, PPL, CPL, etc.)
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-planning briefing to ensure a complete understanding of the project work scope, man-hour availability, and projected completion date.
• Ensure proper job planning so that parts and other resources are available in a timely manner to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Demonstrates proper inspection and repair procedures.
• Performs aircraft structural maintenance, repairs modifications, and in-depth inspections, experience bucking rivets and repairing sheet metal, composite items, etc.
• Performs quality checks, using measurement tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot systems; disassemble, repair, and reassemble sections and components to maintain full functioning equipment according to Approved Technical Data provided by the customer or engineering.
• Performs line maintenance duties, activities and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED