A&p Mechanic

Job Description: Certifiable autonomous and remotely piloted aircraft
Location : position is based in San Martin, CA
Responsibilities

• Build, install, diagnose, inspect, and maintain designed products, line replaceable units (LRUs), harnessing, and interconnects.
• Perform modifications, including the fabrication and installation of the automated aviation system.
• Conduct routine and non-routine inspections and maintenance to ensure aircraft safety and availability.
• Maintain records of aircraft installations, maintenance, and modifications.
• Represent the production organization in design reviews and collaborate with Responsible Engineers (REs) to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements.
• Assure product and process quality by testing finished-product and process capabilities, establishing standards, and developing manufacturing processes.
• Manage operational processes such as tool control, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).

Essential Skills

• Current FAA-issued Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanics license.
• 3+ years of small aircraft maintenance experience; open to recent graduates with a research and development mindset.
• Maintenance experience with turbine-engine aircraft.
• Compliance with ITAR regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment.
• General fabrication and modification experience.
• Experience with Cessna 208B Grand Caravan.
• Working knowledge of Fixed Base Operator (FBO), 14 CFR Part 43 and Part 145.
• Experience in fabricating and modifying wire harnesses and pinning aerospace connectors.

Why Work Here?
Join a company that values innovation and collaboration, offering stock options, employee medical benefits, 401k contributions, and a casual work environment. Work alongside great co-workers in a supportive atmosphere.
Work Environment
Work in a collaborative environment, both indoors in a hangar and outdoors. The startup has three experienced A&P Mechanics, making it ideal for those looking to gain valuable experience.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of San Jose, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
stock options, employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers and a casual work environment.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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