Aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for all Flight Test Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly GSE maintenance schedules ensuring all equipment is functional, clean, and organized
• Manage Archers scheduled vendor services such as fuel delivery, equipment rentals, and site services ensuring no gaps in coverage
• Create and carry out Flight Test maintenance GSE policies and procedures including maintenance schedules, records recording, 5s, FOD prevention, work orders, and tool control.
• Ensure that products, parts, supplies, and consumables for GSE are adequately stocked to meet Flight Testing operations
• Provide plans and status updates back to the Flight Test Maintenance Manager on assigned projects
• Provide input on the design and fabrication of GSE & fixturing from a perspective of hands on repairability and maintainability
• Marshall, charge, & ground handle aircraft ensuring they are ready for daily flight test operations.
• Follow Flight Test safety policies and procedures for ground operations as a part of Archers Safety Management System
• Maintain GSE maintenance records required by FAA regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and company policy
• Work from a variety of technical materials such as blueprints, schematics, handbooks, drawings, and engineering work orders providing feedback as required
• Report facilities repair needs through the Archer Help Portal and follow up on corrective action
• Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to meet project milestones
• Assume any duties as delegated by the Flight Test Maintenance Manager

What You Need:

• 5+ years of experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & heavy equipment
• Previous experience in the aerospace industry
• Driving of aircraft tugs, carts, and lifts within an airport environment
• Advanced troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and electrical systems
• Experience working with high voltage systems
• 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
• Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to give direction to others
• Ability to drive continuous improvement activities to exceed expectations and help promote a professional shop and organizational environment
• Working Hours: Ability to work a flexible schedule  including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time

Bonus Qualifications:

• Prior experience with electric aircraft/eVTOL
• Multi-process welding
• Licensed Rigging & Crane Operator
• Experience working with CAD, NX, Confluence, JIRA

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $39.00 - $54.00/hour.  Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.