Flight Test Crew Member | Aircraft Integration & Maintenance

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.

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, dolly???s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.

Ability to work in tight spaces, high pace and outside environments

Additional Information

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 and do not discriminate based 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. We don't tolerate discrimination of any kind in our hiring process or workplace.

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

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