GSE Mechanic

About Archer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

• Be responsible for servicing and maintaining all Flight Test Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Carry out daily, weekly, and monthly GSE maintenance schedules ensuring all equipment is functional, clean, and organized
• Support Archer’s scheduled vendor services such as fuel delivery and site services ensuring no gaps in coverage
• Ensure a clean, organized, and professional workplace up to 5S standards, FOD prevention, and tool control
• Ensure that products, parts, supplies, and consumables for GSE are adequately stocked to meet Flight Testing operations
• Provide plans and status updates back to the Airfield Ground Operations Manager on assigned projects
• Provide input on the design and fabrication of GSE & fixturing from a perspective of hands‑on repairability and maintainability
• Maintain charge, & ground handling equipment for the aircraft ensuring they are ready for daily flight test operations
• Follow Flight Test safety policies and procedures for ground operations as a part of Archer’s Safety Management System
• Maintain GSE maintenance records required by FAA regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and company policy
• Work from a variety of technical materials such as blueprints, schematics, handbooks, drawings, and work orders providing feedback as required
• Facilities repair/reporting and follow up on corrections
• Meet scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to meet project milestones
• Assume any duties as delegated by the Airfield Ground Operations Manager

• 5+ years of experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & heavy equipment
• Previous experience in the aerospace industry
• Driving of aircraft tugs, carts, and lifts within an airport environment
• Advanced troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and electrical systems
• Experience working with high voltage systems
• Knowledge of wiring techniques and best practices (crimping, routing, securing, etc.)
• A collaborative attitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Work with all levels of personnel and effectively interact with technicians and engineers
• Excellent planning and organization skills, including the ability to adapt and overcome issues
• Experience operating and maintaining specific machines (Battery systems, Service trucks, Forklifts, Generators, etc.)
• The ability to push/pull lift up to 75lbs at times
• Ability to drive continuous improvement activities to help promote a professional shop environment
• Working Hours:
  
  Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Travel Requirements:
  This position requires travel 5-10% of the time

• Prior experience with electric aircraft/eVTOL
• Class A license
• Multi-process welding
• Experience working with CAD, NX, Confluence, JIRA

For this position we are targeting a salary between $60,000 - $75,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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