Full-time

Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Test (m/f/d)
Bruchsal, Germany

We at Volocopter are the pioneers of electric air taxis, i.e. aircraft that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We bring urban air mobility to life, by getting air taxis and drones off the gorund in a way that complements current transportation options in megacities across the globe. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services that fly people to their destination quickly and safely. In 2011 we performed the first-ever piloted flight of a purely electric multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale VoloCity aircrafts (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

As an Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Test you will have the following responsibilities: 

  • You will be planning and performing maintenance tasks like preflight checks, configuration changes and repairs on test aircraft.
  • You will support of international flight test campaigns with the deployment of several weeks.
  • You will be part of the Ground Servicing of the aircraft (i.e Towing, Battery change/installation)
  • You will be securing the Material and Tool & Equipment availability.
  • You will safely, reliable, and compliant document maintenance work.
Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • Eligibility for assignment as Flight Test Mechanic are all holders of a valid EASA CAT A, B1, B2 or B3 license plus the fulfilment of a Practical Log for Flight Test Mechanic according to VMF-003-001.
  • Experience as Certifying Staff for more than 3 years and self-organization of work or small work teams.
  • Experience with and passion for continuous improvement and reporting.
  • Working in an international environment for more than 1 year.
  • Experience in planning and scheduling of work in MRO IT systems beneficial.
  • Trained in first aid.
  • Instructed on high voltage systems is beneficial.
Additional Information

Some of our Volocopter flight perks:

  • A fast-growing high-tech company with a broad network of top investors and partners 
  • The chance to help shape the future of aviation
  • The chance to create new things from scratch & manage your own projects
  • Personal accountability, and growth & learning opportunities, based on your skills
  • An inspiring workplace with modern workstations, flexible hours, efficient  communication, flat hierarchies & fantastic team spirit
  • An attractive salary package

Our differences are what makes us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities and trust, and we give each and every one of our employees the chance to voice their opinions. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on the team level. We are fully committed to driving this innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and job titles.

Aircraft Mechanic - Flight Test (m/f/d)