Flight Test Maintenance Crew Member | Alia Maintenance

BETA Technologies•Plattsburgh, NY

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for hands-on work on the aircraft and directly supports aircraft integration, maintenance, and flight test operations of BETA Technologies' all-electric aircraft fleet. As the company nears FAA certification of the aircraft, this position will assist in adhering to the mechanical and documentation limitations and guidelines. This position is split between BETA Technologies' Headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Burlington VT, and Flight Test Facility in Plattsburgh NY. This position will entail some travel opportunities with the aircraft when it is flown out of the flight test area for Market Survey opportunities.

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-motived, 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
Microsoft 365 - including SharePoint, Outlook mail/calendar, docs, excel, PowerPoint, 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.
Commercial Pilots license
Degree/partial schooling toward any engineering occupation

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 blueprints, 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