What You’ll Do:

• Install, test and support aircraft flight test instrumentation systems to meet Archer requirements.
• Build and maintain a fly-by-wire aircraft according to aviation standards using shop and calibrated tooling including torque wrenches, crimping and stripping tools
• Perform developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks; taking direction from others as needed
• Help create and carry out Flight Test Instrumentation policies and procedures including 5s, FOD, work orders, tool control, etc
• Build and install: Harness assemblies, Strain Gauges, DAQ systems, accelerometers, and other sensor parameters
• Provide plans and status updates back to the Flight Test Instrumentation Technician supervisor and Program Management  on assigned projects
• Maintain good recordkeeping of all work performed
• Ensure calibration of test equipment and tools
• Ensure that products, parts, supplies, and consumables are adequately stocked to meet Installation requirements
• Work from a variety of technical materials such as blueprints, schematics, handbooks, drawings, and engineering work orders providing feedback as required
• Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have aircraft flight ready for project milestones
• Assume any duties delegated

What You Need:

• NCATT AET or A&P Preferred
• 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
• 10+ years of aircraft maintenance experience 
• Previous Flight Test Instrumentation experience
• Previous developmental or Part 23/Part 27 certification flight test maintenance  experience
• Hands-on with fly-by-wire aircraft and flight test instrumentation
• Aircraft configuration management and conformity experience
• Experience working with high voltage systems
• Knowledge of wiring techniques and best practices (crimping, routing, securing, etc.)
• Driving of aircraft tugs, carts, and lifts within an airport environment
• A collaborative attitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail with the ability to communicate and build cross-functional relationships
• Work with all levels of personnel and effectively interact with technicians  and engineers
• Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to give direction to others
• Ability to drive continuous improvement activities to exceed expectations and help promote a professional shop and organizational environment
• Working Hours: Ability to work a flexible schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time

Bonus Qualifications:

• 15+ years aviation experience
• Prior experience with electric aircraft/eVTOL
• Working knowledge of composite airframe and repair
• Underpinning knowledge of IPC 610/620 
• Experience working with CAD, NX, Confluence, JIRA 

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $44.65 -$49.62 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.