Astro Mechanica
A&P Mechanic
San Francisco. Posted a month ago
The role
The Aviation Engine Technician will build an engine repair station from the ground up. This person will develop internal processes for engine inspection and alterations alongside engineering.
What you will do
- Inspect engines for corrosion, wear, and prior damage
- Determine approach for restoration and implement solution
- Establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards
- Collaborate with engineering to review and approve deviations from planned procedure
- Maintain quality through documentation, traceability, and aesthetic
- Train and calibrate other technicians on inspection standards
- Conduct test facility and equipment maintenance, and site cleanliness
- Conduct work efficiently while in a safe and professional manner
Required qualifications
- 5+ years experience working on civil/military engine repair stations at a maintenance, overhaul, and repair (MRO) facility
- FAA A&P or repairman certificate, with experience complying to 14 CFR Part 145 class 3 powerplant rating
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA), regularly conducting major repairs and alterations
- Direct hands-on experience with IAE V2500, GE CFM56, or comparable turbofan engines
- Experience troubleshooting technical problems across many applications
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, OEM documentation, and wiring pinout diagrams
- Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment and takes initiative for continuous improvement
- Capable of lifting 35 pounds
- Stand for long periods
- Maneuver in restricted spaces
- Work low to ground and on raised platforms
Nice to have
- A mechanical life outside the job: hot rodding, motorsports, or other hands-on builds where you've had to solve problems without a finished manual
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program
- Transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
About the company
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. The team is a group of engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace.