Senior Fleet Maintenance Technician
TLDR
Hands-on maintenance lead for deployed autonomous aircraft, driving fleet readiness and safety while coordinating with engineering, testing, and operations teams.
Troubleshoot, repair, and validate functionality of electrical and mechanical subsystems prior to deployment
Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and field repairs in accordance with Pyka procedures.
Develop, organize, and maintain detailed maintenance records to support fleet-wide traceability and future compliance systems
Maintain and update documentation of maintenance procedures and support ongoing development of Pyka aircraft maintenance manuals
Provide feedback relating to maintenance and serviceability to Pyka's engineering teams in order to inform aircraft improvements
Occasionally support logistics and transportation planning for flight testing operations and customer deliveries
Maintain and service remote deployed aircrafts on an occasional basis, travel domestically or internationally to customer locations (2 times per quarter)
Instruct flight operations team and operating partners in the maintenance training program
3+ years hands-on work with electrical and mechanical systems
General understanding of autonomous vehicles and typical subsystems (instruments, actuators, on-board computers, etc.)
Experience with electrical systems and troubleshooting: continuity checks, voltage and current measurements, wiring inspection, including crimps and connectors, functionality checks of instruments by looking at live data or data logs
Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems
Experience inspecting and identifying damage in composite builds and various mechanical components
Experience maintaining and upgrading safety-critical systems: ability to design and follow appropriate inspection and test plans for sensors, actuators and mechanical systems to ensure quality before returning to service.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail, systematic troubleshooting skills, and a continuous improvement mindset
FAA A&P certification is strongly preferred, but not required.
We understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the list.
$40.00-$45.00/hour + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change.
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401(k)
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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Benefits
Education Stipend
401(k)
Equity Compensation
equity
Free Meals & Snacks
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Health Insurance
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Wellness Stipend
FSA with employer matching
Pyka develops autonomous electric aviation solutions that provide safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation. We create an ecosystem of advanced technologies such as flight control software, avionics, and carbon-fiber airframes to deliver innovative aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection, serving customers globally and accredited by the FAA.