About the position
At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. 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. As we near FAA certification of the aircraft, this position will assist in adhering to the mechanical and documentation limitations and guidelines. Note: This position is split between our Headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Burlington VT, and Flight Test Facility in Plattsburgh NY. This position will entail some awesome travel opportunities with the aircraft when it is flown out of the flight test area for Market Survey opportunities.
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
- Coordinate and perform ground test operations
- Organize and maintain aircraft ground support equipment and hardware
- Develop maintenance processes and procedures
- Maintains record of all work
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-motivated, 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
- Ability to read schematics
- Avionics/ basic electrical troubleshooting
- Google G -Suite including drive, mail, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, charts, hangouts; slack
Nice-to-haves
- 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.
- Pilots license
- Degree/partial schooling toward any engineering occupation
