PilotAircraft Mechanic

Burlington - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 95000

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Company

Founded in 2020 Ribbit builds and operates self-flying airplanes. Weve developed an autonomous technology stack that performs gate-to-gate operations including taxi takeoffs landings and in-flight maneuvers. Weve demonstrated over 230 hours of autonomous flight on two different aircraft and we are actively maturing our stack while testing with clients. You can check out videos of our flights here.

Our immediate goal is to improve air transportation in northern Canada where everything from military supplies to groceries must be flown 2023 we signed our first contract with the Government of Canada and performed Canadas first hands-free gate-to-gate flight between two airports that same year. We have active contracts with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) and weve signed several northern wholesalers worth $42M per year in air freight the future our technology will be used to connect rural remote and coastal regions around the world expanding eventually to passenger travel at large. Our work is grounded in the central importance of transportation to human rights from the sovereign right to defend to the right to food security.

The Ribbit Team has years of experience with piloting commercial drone operations and autonomous mobile roboticswere concentrating the worlds best software robotics and aeronautical expertise to pursue our mission of making air transportation accessible to everyone. If youre up for the challenge we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

As a Test Pilot/Aircraft Mechanic you will:

Be a Jack/Jill of all trades in an exciting unique role that combines a test pilot with an aircraft mechanic
Enjoy having a diverse set of jobs within the company and be provided with trust independence and responsibility to achieve them
Work closely with a skilled engineering team to provide input to new aircraft designs and assist in the fabrication of components and sub-systems
Be part of a growing multidisciplinary team of engineers mechanics and fabricators creating the future of autonomous flight
Work with teammates to conduct tests and onsite demonstrations both in Burlington and in various locations across Canada and the world
Have the opportunity to grow within the company as we increase in size
Participate in creating a vibrant inclusive company culture that embraces personal development respect and excellence

Your key objectives will include:

Maintain a fleet of aircraft to achieve high dispatch availability - Cessna 150 & 206
Maintain aircraft logbooks up to date with accurate maintenance entries
Conduct inspections on aircrafthrs and annual inspection
Assist with new aircraft installations in support of advanced autonomous aircraft projects
Assist with flight testing new autopilot features - could be on the ground or as PIC of the aircraft
Identify source and purchase parts and materials to support the operation
Provide support to aircraft operating away from home base as required
Provide feedback to the engineering team to achieve designs that are low-cost and easy to maintain
Design and build equipment and rigs to help with engineering projects
Assist in maintaining a safe organized and clean hangar facility

Other Details:

No. of Positions: 1
Duration: Permanent Full-Time starting February 2026
Base Compensation: 80K to 95K salaried
This is an in-person role involving mostly on-site presence to support fabrication integration and testing at our Burlington locationyou must be in the Greater Toronto Area or willing to relocate
Competitive and comprehensive compensation which includes 3 weeks of paid vacation comprehensive health and wellness plans (health dental drugs) and credits for personal development and training
You must be eligible for a Government of Canada Secret security clearance and registration in the Controlled Goods Programyou must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident with no criminal record

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate you have strong technical skills and meet the following requirements:

Hold a Commercial Pilots Licence - Aeroplane (CPL-A) with at least 350 total flight hours
Hold a college diploma in a relevant area of applied science or technology (e.g. Aviation Technician Engineering Technologist)
Hold a CAT-1 Medical Certificate or CAT-3 with the ability to renew to a CAT-1
Experience repairing and maintaining piston-powered general aviation aircraft (e.g. Cessna Piper etc)
Experience safely using power/hand tools (e.g. drill rivet gun die grinder)
Knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g. engines electrical structures) and up-to-date on industry best practices such as AC43.13 1B/2B
High attention to detail and take pride in achieving a job well done
Ability to learn new technical skills as required
Ability to travel for flight demonstrations - expect 2-6 weeks per year

Preferred and bonus qualifications include:

Hold additional ratings such as Night IFR Instructor and/or Multi-Engine
Hold an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) in any rating (M/E/S)
Experience flying in diverse conditions (e.g. US airspace northern Canada IMC) and remaining calm under pressure - such as in flight emergencies
Experience as a pilot or AME at a commercial air operator (e.g. air taxi aerial work commuter scheduled/non-scheduled airline) or in the military
Experience designing building assembling and/or testing custom modifications to aircraft or other vehicles
Experience maintaining and repairing Rotax engines
Experience using 2D or 3D CAD software
Demonstrated ability to proficiently make use of common metal fabrication methods (e.g. sheet metal cutting/forming/riveting welding)

You also possess the soft skills to work in a high-stakes fast-paced tight-knit company such as:

Communication skills
Openness to give and receive feedback
Demonstrated ability to work independently manage own schedule and meet deadlines
Creatively solving problems in the face of constraints - time cost part availability etc
Self-awareness including knowing ones strengths and weaknesses
Taking initiative to seek define and execute tasks with minimal guidance

Required Experience:

Thank you for exploring opportunities at Ribbit! For more information about our recruiting process be sure to check our Careers page. We look forward to speaking with you.Note: the Careers page is under maintenance; actual details and interview process may differ slightlyNote: We read everything tha...