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Aircraft Mechanic II
full timePalo Alto, CA
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AT A GLANCE
Manufacturing5+ years experienceFull TimeFull-time (Non-exempt)Certification / license required
Required
- 5+ years experience
- Certification / license
Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer
About the role
Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.
Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026.
Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Pivotal aircraft and products including structural repairs and components and/or parts replacements.
- Conduct functional tests, system checks, and post-maintenance verifications to ensure continued airworthiness and compliance with Pivotal engineering requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
- Use diagnostic tools, including mechanical, electrical, and software-based systems, to troubleshoot system faults.
- Travel to events, demos, and customer locations as needed to provide on-site maintenance support, field repairs, and mission-critical technical response.
- Provide remote technical support for customer- performed maintenance, including video calls, guided troubleshooting, and real-time repair validation.
- Accurately document maintenance actions, findings, customer interactions, and service reports to support continuous improvement and product feedback loops.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance, electromechanical systems, or related high-reliability assembly environments.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required; equivalent military experience accepted.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface directly with customers, both on-site and remotely.
- Ability and willingness to travel for events, customer support, and field service assignments.
- Hands-on experience working with electronic systems in controlled environments. Experience with electrical debugging, handling, swapping, and repairing PCBAs. Experience with handling installing and testing cable harnesses.
- Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical data.
- Experience developing or executing maintenance procedures that align with FAR Part 43.
- Prior experience working at a Repair Station, FBO, or aviation field maintenance environment.
- Previous customer-facing technical support experience.
- Familiarity with digital maintenance tracking systems
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