Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.
AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT MECHANIC - HAWTHORNE, CA
The A&P Mechanic at Skyryse will support all aircraft maintenance operations based out of our Hawthorne, CA facility. They will serve as the subject matter expert on our rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and experimental aircraft. The ideal candidate will support Skyryse by ensuring all maintenance follows FAA compliance guidelines and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform regular maintenance on rotorcraft and fixed wing aircraft
- Verify and ensure proper safety conditions of mechanical systems prior to flight
- Maintain documentation and proper record keeping of repairs, maintenance, inspections, reports, and other items related to aircraft maintenance
- Reference maintenance manuals and specifications to identify correct operations and specifications for replacements or repairs
- Collaborate with technicians, pilots, engineers, and other team members to carry out modification and repair
- Troubleshoot aircraft related systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Helicopter maintenance experience
- 5+ years of experience supporting the maintenance of aircraft
- FAA A&P Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Trade school or military training in aircraft maintenance
- Completion of Robinson maintenance course
- FAA inspection authorization certification
- 8+ years of experience supporting the maintenance of aircraft
- Avionics and wiring experience
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
The Hourly Rate will be $38.50 - $53/hr. Your base salary will be determined on experience and the pay of of employees in similar positions. WE WELCOME ALLSkyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
