Flight Line Maintenance Technician

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is an aerospace company based in Palo Alto, 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.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Build and maintain a fly-by-wire aircraft according to aviation standards using shop and calibrated tooling including torque wrenches, crimping and striping tools.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Document and communicate aircraft deficiencies, and work with the engineering team to correct them</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Participate in all aspects of the Flight Test Safety Risk Management process</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contribute to flight test success as part of the ground crew which may involve:</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide input on the design and fabrication of novel air vehicles from a perspective of hands on repairability and maintainability&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have aircraft flight ready for project milestones</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Need</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exposure to developmental flight test</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Aircraft configuration management and conformity experience</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A collaborative attitude and a meticulous attention to detail</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A&amp;P license (or military equivalent)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrated familiarity with AC43.13-B</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Great communication skills and a high attention detail are required&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working with high voltage systems</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of wiring techniques and best practices (crimping, routing, securing, etc.)</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with electric aircraft&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prior experience/working knowledge of composite frame and repair</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hands-on with fly-by-wire aircraft and flight test instrumentation</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintenance experience with Part 23 and/or Part 27 certification flight test</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Underpinning knowledge of IPC 610/620&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience working with CAD, NX, Confluence, JIRA&nbsp;</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</span></h5></div>