Aircraft Maintenance Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Assist in the development and commercial deployment of Pyka’s autonomous aircraft.

• Report directly to the Flight Operations Manager in Brazil.

• Prepare and implement maintenance for autonomous aircraft fleets deployed in Brazil.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and validate both electrical and mechanical subsystems.

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and field repairs following Pyka procedures.

• Create, organize, and maintain comprehensive maintenance records for fleet traceability and future compliance.

• Update and maintain maintenance-procedure documentation as well as support the creation of aircraft maintenance manuals.

• Provide feedback on maintenance and serviceability to engineering teams for aircraft enhancements.

• Assist with logistics and transportation planning for operations and customer deliveries.

• Maintain and service aircraft deployed remotely, traveling to customer sites across Brazil.

• Offer on-call support to deployed teams by diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues.

• Oversee a maintenance training program for the flight operations team and operational partners.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Testing, and Operations teams to enhance aircraft reliability, safety, and product development.

• Support Pyka’s agricultural fleet across multiple locations in Brazil.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–8 years of practical experience with electrical and mechanical systems.

• General knowledge of autonomous vehicles and their typical subsystems, including instruments, actuators, and onboard computers.

• Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems, which includes continuity checks, voltage/current measurements, wiring inspections, crimps/connectors, and instrument functionality checks using live data or data logs.

• Basic knowledge of high-voltage safety and comfort working with 120 VDC, 20–30 kW systems.

• Experience in inspecting and identifying damage in composite structures and mechanical components.

• Background in maintaining and upgrading safety-critical systems.

• Ability to design and adhere to inspection and test plans for sensors, actuators, and mechanical systems prior to their return to service.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong systematic troubleshooting abilities.

• Willingness to work in remote agricultural areas throughout Brazil and independently for several weeks.

• ANAC certification is strongly preferred but not mandatory.

• Continued government authorization is required to access export-controlled technology, software, and information, including an export license or other necessary documentation where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Support for government authorization/export-license as necessary for access to controlled technology.

• The company may adjust compensation, benefits, job responsibilities, or access to facilities and systems to ensure compliance with export control regulations.