We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

Reliable Airlines is a cargo feeder operator, operating for a major cargo carrier since June 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our world-class leadership team holds extensive strategic and operational experience in the air cargo industry. We are building a high performance team and hiring at all levels within the organization.

You will be part of a broader organization that is seeking to enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers and operators with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.

You will be part of the Maintenance team and report directly to the Director of Maintenance. Your role will be critical in maintaining operational integrity and in performing routine, preventive, and scheduled maintenance and repairs on Cessna 208 aircraft.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise and hands-on operational abilities to be a part of defining the future of aviation. We are building a high-performance team expanding hiring at multiple positions within the organization. This position will be based in Albuquerque, New Mexico where the airline has commenced cargo operations flying Cessna 208’s for a major logistics integrator.

Responsibilities

You will operate with the highest regard for safety, compliance, and customer service
Ensure all maintenance and operational requirements are met; this may require frequent travel off-site to conduct such tasks
Work independently with minimal supervision
Experience installing, programing, testing and maintaining Avionics Systems including Glass Cockpits, Autopilots, Communications and Navigation Systems

Basic Success Criteria

5+ years of General Aviation Avionics experience
Ability to troubleshoot and repair aircraft electrical and avionics circuits using common test equipment and tools
Installation and testing of aircraft electronics equipment and systems
Read and understand wiring diagrams and other technical installation data (STC)
General fabrication and modification experience. Skilled in using crimping, extractor and specialized test equipment.
Applicants are subject to FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing program
Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the United States of America
Candidate must own Aircraft hand tools

Preferred Criteria

Preferred but not required, FAA-issued Airframe & Powerplant certificate, IA or FCC Certificate
Sufficient experience (CAET, AET or similar) to obtain a Repairman’s Certificate
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Ability to work in an ever-changing safety-oriented environment

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.

All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.

At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to work@reliable.co

Avionics Maintenance Technician