--- title: 'Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (Contract) at Skyryse' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/airframe-powerplant-mechanic-contract-skyryse-hawthorne-y9pvj3mt1wrx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic (Contract) at Skyryse - **Company:** Skyryse - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA - **Posted:** 2026-07-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/skyryse/jobs/8078208 ## Job description We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight. AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT MECHANIC - R66/R44 - HAWTHORNE, CA The A&P Mechanic at Skyryse will support all aircraft maintenance operations based out of our Hawthorne, CA facility. They will serve as the subject matter expert on our rotary-wing specifically the R66 and or R44, and experimental aircraft. The ideal candidate will support Skyryse by ensuring all maintenance follows FAA compliance guidelines and regulations. This is a contract role. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on rotorcraft and experimental aircraft. - Conduct detailed inspections and verifications of aircraft systems to confirm compliance with all safety, regulatory, and operational standards prior to flight. - Maintain documentation and proper record keeping of repairs, maintenance, inspections, reports, and other items related to aircraft maintenance. - Interpret and apply maintenance manuals, engineering specifications, and technical data to perform precise repairs and component replacements. - Collaborate with technicians, pilots, engineers, and other team members to carry out modification and repair. - Support fleet upgrades and new technology integration, contributing to the ongoing evolution of aircraft systems and safety enhancements. - Perform other duties as required in support of flight operations and organizational objectives. ## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - High School Diploma or GED - Helicopter maintenance experience - 5+ years of experience supporting the maintenance of aircraft - FAA A&P Certification ## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Trade school or military training in aircraft maintenance - Robinson maintenance course - FAA inspection authorization certification - 8+ years of experience supporting the maintenance of aircraft - Avionics and wiring experience WHY SKYRYSE? - The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility - Hourly Rate: - 2-5yrs experience: $30-$42/hr. - 5+yrs experience: $35-$58/hr. The posted hourly rate reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits. ## WE WELCOME ALL Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. ## About Skyryse ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Skyryse is an aviation hardware and software company developing a universal operating system for flight (SkyOS) and its first production helicopter, the Skyryse One, to dramatically improve flight safety. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Mark Groden ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing - **Target Customers**: B2B – U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, private operators, emergency medical services (EMS), and disaster response organizations. - **Mission/Purpose**: To reduce aviation fatalities to nearly zero by simplifying aircraft control through automation. ## Products & Services - **SkyOS™**: A universal operating system for flight that automates critical maneuvers (takeoff, hover, landing, autorotation) and provides intelligent envelope protection. Can be integrated into any aircraft type. - **Skyryse One™**: The first production helicopter fully powered by SkyOS. Features simplified single‑finger controls and automated emergency management, enabling safe flight in degraded conditions (e.g., zero‑visibility landings). Both offerings combine hardware (cockpit interfaces, actuators) and software (guidance, navigation, and control algorithms). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $578.5M (as of October 2021 Series B) - **Annual Revenue**: Estimated $15.0M (per LinkedIn) - **Notable Investors**: Monashee Investment Management (lead Series B), Eclipse, Venrock, Cantos, Infinite Capital. Advisory board includes former FAA Chief Counsel, former NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, and retired U.S. military leaders. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 15.7% YoY to ~181 employees; LinkedIn followers increased 28.1% YoY. Partnerships span U.S. military, law enforcement, and EMS operators. ## Competitive Advantages - **Universal Applicability**: SkyOS can be retrofitted into any aircraft, giving the company a broad addressable market beyond a single airframe. - **Proven Automation Firsts**: First aircraft to achieve fully automated autorotation and zero‑visibility landing, controlled by a single finger swipe. - **Deep Patent Portfolio**: 60+ patents held by founder Mark Groden in aerial vehicle automation. - **High‑Profile Advisors**: Decades of regulatory, military, and aerospace experience (former FAA certification chief, former NTSB vice chairman, retired generals) lends credibility for certification. ## Strategic Focus - **Certification & Scaling**: Working toward formal FAA certification of SkyOS and Skyryse One, while expanding partnerships across military, government, and commercial aviation sectors globally. - **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring engineers (systems, mechanical, GNC, software), certification specialists, and business development roles to scale operations. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Strong emphasis on safety, simplicity, quality, integrity, and collaboration. Mission‑driven work with a goal of saving lives. - **Benefits**: Competitive compensation including equity (stock options), comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 20 days accrued vacation plus holidays and sick time, daily catered lunch, free onsite gym, relocation package, and wellness programs. - **Work Environment**: On‑site roles available at multiple California locations (El Segundo HQ, Hawthorne labs, Camarillo flight line). Engineering team spans software, hardware, GNC, testing, and advanced technologies. - **Growth**: High‑growth private company with a clear trajectory toward certification and commercialization; employees have ownership stake. ## Sources 1. [skyryse.com](https://www.skyryse.com/) 2. [skyryse.com/about](https://www.skyryse.com/about) 3. [skyryse.com/careers](https://www.skyryse.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/skyryse](https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyryse) 5. 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