Aircraft Mechanic II

Job Description

Job Description

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly, the first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal vehicles are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been in development, preparing to enter the market for over 10 years. We recently announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, planned for general release and scalable production in 2025.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of technology investment today. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. We invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

Performs intermediate level scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Pivotal aircraft and components under limited supervision. Ensures all work is performed in accordance with approved data, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain aircraft airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Pivotal aircraft and products including structural repairs and components and / or parts replacements.
• Conduct functional tests, system checks, and post-maintenance verifications to ensure continued airworthiness and compliance with Pivotal engineering requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Use diagnostic tools, including mechanical, electrical, and software-based systems, to troubleshoot system faults.
• Travel to events, demos, and customer locations as needed to provide on-site maintenance support, field repairs, and mission-critical technical response.
• Provide remote technical support for customer- performed maintenance, including video calls, guided troubleshooting, and real-time repair validation.
• Accurately document maintenance actions, findings, customer interactions, and service reports to support continuous improvement and product feedback loops.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Attributes aligned with Core Values

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.