Master Airframe Technician

Mighty Fly is transforming the logistics sector by developing large autonomous cargo aircraft that enable rapid, efficient, and resilient delivery. We're developing patent-pending autonomous eVTOL aircraft capable of carrying up to 500 pounds over 1,000 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The platform is designed to support time-sensitive cargo delivery, emergency response, and distribution to contested and unstable environments.

Team members have the opportunity to contribute to pioneering the technology that redefines how goods are transported.

If you love building aircraft, this is the job for you. Mighty Fly is looking for a master airframe technician to join our small but agile team. The position entails prototype fabrication of components for experimental aircraft including (but not limited to) fuselages, wings, tails, landing gear, as well as assembly and integration of aircraft sub-systems like electric motors and controllers, reciprocating engines, batteries, avionics, and sensors.

Candidates should demonstrate experience in metal working, composites, hand tools, loading & running CNC jobs, and general airframe assembly and maintenance. The position includes the opportunity to develop into a shop lead, managing a growing team of technicians.

• CNC aptitude: generate G-code from provided CAD files, job setup, run, & monitor
• Sheet metal fabrication: cut, drill, ream, dry-fit, rivet
• Assembly of components and subsystems
• Composites fabrication: wet-layup, prepreg lamination, cure, demold, finishing
• Secondary bonding: clean, prep, bond, sand, finish
• Finishing:
  Sand, fill, and fair
• Use of machine shop equipment and hand tools
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

• Sourcing and ordering tools, supplies, and consumables
• Helping plan work and process flows
• Estimating task durations / schedules
• Participating in brainstorming and design reviews
• Providing feedback to engineering
• Painting / vinyl wrapping

• Aptitude for building systems from the ground up
• A strong interest for tackling and solving complex problems
• Self-direct and/or cooperate in occasionally hectic workflows
• Exceptionally sharp focus on accuracy and detail

• 2+ yrs metallics in relevant field
• 2+ yrs composite manufacturing in relevant field
• Composite tooling fabrication
• Out-of-autoclave prepreg composites
• Structural adhesive bonding
• Assembling complex and/or precision equipment
• Interpreting and fabricating with technical drawings

• Certified A&P
• Familiarity with aviation certification standards & processes
• Familiarity with large UAVs or VTOL aircraft
• Machining and welding skills
• Internal combustion engine mechanic skills
• Instrumentation/sensors installation
• Familiarity with high voltage power electronics

Mighty Fly is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Mighty Fly values diversity and welcomes applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry. We are an international team led by a female CEO.

• Bay Area.

• Teamwork
  - Communication and cooperation are vital to success.
• Working hard
  - Building a reliable aviation and logistics product is really hard - but also exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
• Having fun
  - Occasional happy hour meet-ups, off-site team lunches most Fridays (schedule permitting).
• Creativity
  - Some of the best ideas happen outside the box
• Humility
  - Everyone here is valuable. Egocentrism leads to failure.
• Equity, inclusivity, and respect
  - We celebrate the diversity of life & work experiences that every member brings to the team.
• Kindness, honesty, and integrity - non-negotiables.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited discretionary PTO.
• Stock option plan.
• Working on cutting-edge products to transform our future.
• Working with a diverse and highly skilled team.
• Shaping and defining company culture and values.