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Plattsburgh, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

    • 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

Minimum Qualifications:

    • 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
    • Google G -Suite including drive mail calendar docs sheets slides charts hangouts; slack

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

    • 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

    • Employee may be routinely exposed to equipment operation noise heat-cold-dust and/or aircraft equipment parts or fuel odors
    • Employee may be required to stand sit squat walk bend climb ladders move reach or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions as required by job duties
    • Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA OSHA DOT EPA State and Federal regulations etc.)
    • Read hear speak and see with no restrictions as required by job duties
    • Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions
    • Effectively communicate in Business English language
    • Pull push carry lift or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance as required by job duties
    • Pull push carry lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift with the use of Company provided reach assistance technology or movement assist technology (fork-lifts pallet jacks pulleys dollys robotics reach equipment people movers etc.) as required by job duties.
    • Ability to work in tight spaces high pace and outside environments
$80000 - $105000 a year
The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills experience industry background and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and were happy to discuss during the interview process.
Build electric airplanes with us!

We encourage all driven candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship disability veteran or military status genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

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