A&P Mechanic

Astro Mechanica•San Francisco, CA

2d•$125,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Astro Mechanica is looking for an Aviation Engine Technician to join their growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in crafting precise, high-performance components that push the boundaries of aerospace engineering. Your work at Astro Mechanica will keep manufacturing and test operations running smoothly, while constantly expanding and improving overall program cadence and workflows. In this role, your mission will be building an engine repair station for innovative engine applications from the ground up. As the first certified jet mechanic at a jet engine company, you will have firsthand responsibility to develop internal processes on engine inspection and alterations alongside engineering with heavy influence on technical direction. This will enable a rapid program development and validation, with transition to manufacturing in production quantities. You embody the test-like-you-fly philosophy.

Requirements

5+ years experience working on civil/military engine repair stations at a maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) facility
FAA A&P or repairman certificate, with experience complying to 14 CFR Part 145 class 3 powerplant rating
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), regularly conducting major repairs and alterations
Direct hands-on experience with IAE V2500, GE CFM56, or comparable turbofan engines
Experience troubleshooting technical problems across many applications, translating into a versatile tool kit
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, OEM documentation, and wiring pinout diagrams
Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment and takes initiative for continuous improvement
Capable of lifting 35 pounds, stand for long periods, maneuver in restricted spaces, work low to ground and on raised platforms

Nice To Haves

A mechanical life outside the job is a real plus: hot rodding, motorsports, or other hands-on builds where you've had to solve problems without a finished manual

Responsibilities

Inspect engines after regular use for corrosion, wear, and prior damage, determine approach for restoration, and implement solution
Establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards where no prior process exists, and refine over time
Frequent collaboration with engineering, review and approve any deviation from planned procedure during unprecedented build configurations
Maintain a high standard of quality through documentation, traceability, and overall aesthetic
Train and calibrate other technicians on inspection standards as the program scales
Conduct test facility and equipment maintenance, and site cleanliness
Conduct work efficiently while in a safe and professional manner