Qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Using robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

 

Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people. 

About You and The Role  

Zipline is seeking Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) Maintenance Technicians who have sound judgment, excellent interpersonal skills and high standards. Success will require attention to detail, a safety-oriented attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Do

You will be responsible for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, ensuring the aircraft conforms to high standards, is in safe operating condition and that all procedures are followed and documented appropriately. Additionally you will be the local point of contact and technical expert for all QEW related queries and troubleshooting activities. As the local QEW you will be performing electrical installation, troubleshooting on existing existing equipment and the quality inspection of 3 party work prior to acceptance in accordance with all relevant standards and codes.

You will be expected to work closely with engineering, flight operations, and other teams to deliver on their assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision. Your work will directly affect Zipline’s ability to improve and expand our service to people and communities across the world.

What You'll Bring 

Basic Qualifications/Experience

• The attention to detail to adhere to and perform work in accordance with Zipline’s Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP)
• Ability to perform UAS Maintenance in accordance with Zipline’s General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and Federal Aviation Administration regulations
• Electrical trades background licensed in the state of Texas. 
• Basic engineering knowledge: mechanical, electrical and software
• Mechanical and electrical integration and assembly experience
• Experience performing precision work with hand tools
• Must be able to support shift work including, but not limited to days/evenings, weekends, etc.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Must be able to travel 5 %- 10%, as necessary
• Will experience 80% + travel in first 3 months including offsite/remote training
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to lift and or move up to 55 pounds 
• Must have a valid US Driver's License
• Must be able to receive FAA Repairmen Certification
• This role is classified as a Safety Sensitive opportunity, and is therefore subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing

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