Flight Test Maintenance Manager (A&P)
XWING
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Xwing is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company focused on revolutionizing the future of aviation. Backed by industry veterans and top-tier investors, our mission is to build a safer, more efficient, and more accessible air transportation system powered by autonomous flight. By combining artificial intelligence, proprietary software, and hardware solutions, Xwing is bringing uncrewed aircraft to commercial aviation. We are computer scientists, roboticists, and aerospace experts who are at the forefront of the transformation of the aviation industry.
Founded in 2016, Xwing is based in Northern California with offices in San Francisco and in Concord, CA. In 2021, Xwing completed the world's first fully autonomous cargo flight with a remote crew supervising the flight from the ground. In 2023, Xwing became the first company with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification project for an uncrewed aircraft system for large aircraft.
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Who We're Looking For:
Xwing is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the team that builds and maintains the flight test aircraft. You’ll be responsible for growing the team and establishing processes to accompany that growth. You will actively participate in maintenance, modification, and line service of the aircraft.
Some Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine/non-routine inspections and maintenance to ensure aircraft safety and availability
- Perform modifications including fabrication and installation of automation systems
- Maintain detailed and up-to-date records of aircraft maintenance and modifications
- Complete preflight, postflight, periodic, and conditional inspections of the aircraft, and installed automation systems
- Comply with tool control in the hangar and FOD program
- Ensure compliance with all FARs, Operations Specifications, Company Policies, and Company Procedures
- Supervise work of employees both per 43.3(d) and as a people manager, hire, mentor, and manage your direct reports
- Travel will be required to support aircraft deployments at 10% annually
- Xwing values include “Pitching in and Rolling Up”; work covering off-aircraft activities is expected
Required qualifications:
- Leadership experience demonstrating a preparedness to be a mentor and organizer of a team’s work
- FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
- Experience with hand tools and basic sheet metal work
- Familiarity with wiring best practices and techniques
- Effective at working in a multidisciplinary team and communicating across stakeholders
- Ability to work in confined environments
- Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 43 and Part 145 with an ability to create procedures and policies in compliance with regulations and company goals
Desirable qualifications:
- Experience as an Avionics Technician
- Machine shop experience
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Experience with the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
- Experience with maintenance and rigging the Pratt & Whitney PT6A Turboprop
Compensation & Benefits:
Annual base salary range: $90,000 - $135,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
- Equity and 401k
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Long-term and short-term disability
Employment Terms:
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (EAR / ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, employer complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employer expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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