Aircraft Mechanic
Merlin is a Boston-based aerospace and defense technology company developing AI-powered, aircraft-agnostic autonomy software for fixed-wing aircraft.
About Merlin
Merlin’s Merlin Pilot combines hardware and software intended to perform takeoff-to-touchdown flight functions for military and civil aircraft, supporting reduced-crew and autonomous operations. The operating business began as Apollo Flight Research in 2018, became Merlin Labs in 2020, and is now operated under public parent Merlin, Inc.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications. You will maintain maintenance records and ground-support equipment, coordinate to maximize aircraft availability, follow FAA requirements and safety protocols, and occasionally travel domestically or internationally.
Requirements
- A&P license
- Familiarity with specific aircraft models
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration skills
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
- Conduct preflight and post-flight inspections
- Troubleshoot and diagnose aircraft systems issues
- Execute repairs and modifications
- Maintain accurate maintenance records
- Collaborate to optimize aircraft availability
- Maintain laboratory, ground-support, and hangar equipment
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and safety protocols
- Travel domestically and internationally as required
Benefits
- Equity grants
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Unlimited vacation
- 401k with match
- Work/life integration