Responsibilities:

- Primary focus on the maintenance, fabrication, and repairs of composite components (mainly Carbon Fiber)
- Coordinating, planning, and performing systems integration activities on the flight vehicle, ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with engineering data, manufacturer’s publications, and FAA guidelines
- Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining airship subsystems including fuel, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic
- Providing feedback to engineering on installation plans
- Leading and coordinating small teams during the systems integration process
- Using engineering and mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and systems schematics to complete work in the absence of manufacturer’s maintenance publications
- Maintaining all airship maintenance records in accordance with current FAA regulationsParticipating in line maintenance activities during flight operations
- Managing spare parts, consumable inventories, and tool control
- Maintaining all airship maintenance equipment, hydraulic power packs, maintenance platforms, and any additional equipment used to support the airship

Qualifications:

- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
- 3+ years of aircraft maintenance experience with a concentration in composites (Carbon Fiber) work - Including fabrication, maintenance, repairs (both major and minor)
- Subsystem troubleshooting and maintenance experience on fuel, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Proficient in using engineering and mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and systems schematics to complete work in the absence of manufacturer’s maintenance publications
- Previous experience managing installation teams
- Compliant with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures
- Proficient in using calibrated tools, calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools
- Proficient in operating man lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and maintenance platforms
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets) and other basic technology
- Ability to obtain a DOT driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Specific Composites formal training

Compliance Requirements:

- Background check clearance
- Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

What We Offer!

- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, 70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Mental health benefit
- Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields

$30 - $55 an hour

The base range for this role is $30-50/hr, which is determined based on experience, geography, and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which includes a very competitive annual bonus, 401K Match, and other generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of your decision to join us, we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.

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