Sr. Aircraft Coordinator - Flight Test

Archer•Salinas, CA

6h•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. The Aircraft Coordinator (Flight Test) is responsible for managing the full maintenance workflow of Archer test aircraft. This includes coordination with program management, quality, engineering, and flight test leadership to plan and execute inspections, aircraft modifications, routine and unscheduled maintenance Report to and take direction from the Manager, Flight Test Maintenance Schedule regular inspections and ensure proper aircraft recordkeeping using TRAX and SAP Coordinate aircraft release for flight or ground test to be executed by the flight test team Ensure all maintenance activities are scheduled and performed in accordance with appropriate federal regulations and applicable Archer maintenance documentation Serve as the main focal point and nexus for communication for all activities taking place on the aircraft and schedule any future work such as modifications Manage large aircraft modifications during the course of the aircraft's certification campaign Use your knowledge and experience to prioritize aircraft activities based on feasibility, practicality, and programmatic schedule goals Plan all availability for test events by working with the Test Director, Director of Flight Test, and Program Management Ensure all work is executed per Archer's established maintenance process and procedures Provide aircraft status updates both above and below organizationally

Requirements

5+ years of relevant hands on aircraft maintenance experience such as Crew Chief or previous Aircraft Coordinator with strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with maintenance softwares such as TRAX, CAMP, or Corridor
Expireance with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as SAP or Oracle NetSuite
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance techniques and best practices
Knowledge of wiring techniques and best practices (crimping, routing, securing, etc.)
A collaborative attitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail with the ability to communicate and build cross-functional relationships
Work with all levels of personnel and effectively interact with technicians and engineers
Ability to work a flexible schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays
This position requires travel 5-10% of the time

Nice To Haves

A&P/IA
Prior experience with electric aircraft/eVTOL or high voltage systems
Working knowledge of composite airframe and repair
Experience working with CAD, NX, Confluence, JIRA

Responsibilities

managing the full maintenance workflow of Archer test aircraft
coordination with program management, quality, engineering, and flight test leadership to plan and execute inspections, aircraft modifications, routine and unscheduled maintenance
Report to and take direction from the Manager, Flight Test Maintenance
Schedule regular inspections and ensure proper aircraft recordkeeping using TRAX and SAP
Coordinate aircraft release for flight or ground test to be executed by the flight test team
Ensure all maintenance activities are scheduled and performed in accordance with appropriate federal regulations and applicable Archer maintenance documentation
Serve as the main focal point and nexus for communication for all activities taking place on the aircraft and schedule any future work such as modifications
Manage large aircraft modifications during the course of the aircraft's certification campaign
Use your knowledge and experience to prioritize aircraft activities based on feasibility, practicality, and programmatic schedule goals
Plan all availability for test events by working with the Test Director, Director of Flight Test, and Program Management
Ensure all work is executed per Archer's established maintenance process and procedures
Provide aircraft status updates both above and below organizationally