Archer · 20 hours ago
Sr. Aircraft Coordinator - Flight Test
Salinas, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expArcher 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. The Aircraft Coordinator (Flight Test) is responsible for managing the full maintenance workflow of Archer test aircraft, coordinating with various teams to ensure proper maintenance and compliance with federal regulations.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing the full maintenance workflow of Archer test aircraft
Coordination with program management, quality, engineering, and flight test leadership to plan and execute inspections, aircraft modifications, routine and unscheduled maintenance
Report to and take direction from the Manager, Flight Test Maintenance
Schedule regular inspections and ensure proper aircraft recordkeeping using TRAX and SAP
Coordinate aircraft release for flight or ground test to be executed by the flight test team
Ensure all maintenance activities are scheduled and performed in accordance with appropriate federal regulations and applicable Archer maintenance documentation
Serve as the main focal point and nexus for communication for all activities taking place on the aircraft and schedule any future work such as modifications
Manage large aircraft modifications during the course of the aircraft's certification campaign
Use your knowledge and experience to prioritize aircraft activities based on feasibility, practicality, and programmatic schedule goals
Plan all availability for test events by working with the Test Director, Director of Flight Test, and Program Management
Ensure all work is executed per Archer's established maintenance process and procedures
Provide aircraft status updates both above and below organizationally
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant hands on aircraft maintenance experience such as Crew Chief or previous Aircraft Coordinator with strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with maintenance softwares such as TRAX, CAMP, or Corridor
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as SAP or Oracle NetSuite
Knowledge of aircraft maintenance techniques and best practices
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 with the ability to communicate and build cross-functional relationships
Work with all levels of personnel and effectively interact with technicians and engineers
Ability to work a flexible schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays
This position requires travel 5-10% of the time
Preferred
A&P/IA
Prior experience with electric aircraft/eVTOL or high voltage systems
Working knowledge of composite airframe and repair
Experience working with CAD, NX, Confluence, JIRA
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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