Senior Aircraft Technician

3 Months ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Aircraft Technician at Wisk, you will be a crucial part of the Flight Test and Operations team, ensuring aircraft are flightworthy through inspections, maintenance, and proper paperwork. You will also step into the Crew Chief role during flights. Responsibilities include participating in flight testing activities, supporting Test and Flight Operations, assisting with troubleshooting, providing technical feedback, leading tasks, and maintaining processes. You will ensure the smooth operation of the flight test facility.

Must have:

3+ years hands-on experience in the Aviation Industry.
Experience working on aircraft, preferably experimental.
Hold an Airframe and Powerplant license.
Knowledge of specialized tooling and digital tools.

Perks:

Competitive base salary and annual bonus
Long term incentive, 401K, health benefits
9 off Fridays, flexible vacation time off
11 company holidays
Free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances

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Job Details

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are looking for a Sr. Aircraft Technician to join our team. The goal of a Sr. Aircraft Technician at Wisk is to ensure that the flight test facility operates smoothly. You will be part of the Test and Flight Operations Team that safely and efficiently tests aircraft for Wisk.

Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Hollister Flight Test office.

In this role you will be a crucial part of the Wisk Flight Test and Operations team. A team that is built on many years of experience testing and advancing aviation. The Sr. Aircraft Technician role is part of the last line of defense that provides a flightworthy aircraft for Wisk to fly. Through thorough inspections, critical maintenance, and proper paperwork, the rest of the Flight Test team has confidence in the state of the aircraft. Once the aircraft leaves the hangar for operations, the Sr. Aircraft Technician will step into the Crew Chief role, performing flight duties with the rest of the team. Doing their part in performing safe, meaningful test flights of the Wisk aircraft.

Why we need you:

You will take part in flight testing activities.
You will support Test and Flight Operations, core engineering and the marketing team.
You will help support problem solving activities such as on aircraft troubleshooting.
You will provide technical feedback to aid in solutions.
You will lead defined tasks with no significant supervision required.
You will take part in test events, and marketing requests.
As a Senior Aircraft Technician, you will help maintain and build processes around the work that is expected to complete your job.
You will be able to complete your job with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

You will have relevant experience in the Aviation Industry. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience is required.
You have worked on aircraft, preferably in the experimental category.
You have a minimum of an Airframe and Powerplant license.
You have a knowledge of complex tools, such as applicable specialized tooling for individual aircraft.
You have a strong and applied understanding of digital tooling that is used to track information. With the ability to learn new programs Wisk utilizes.
This role will require less than 10% of travel

$45 - $52 an hour

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $45 - $52 per hour- The starting base rate within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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