About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost‑effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. We are applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we’re building game‑changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high‑power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon‑fiber composite airframes. Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real‑world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry‑first regulatory approvals from the FAA.
Role Overview
Pyka is looking for an Aircraft Maintenance Manager to support the development and commercial deployments of its advanced autonomous aircraft. In this role you will take an active role in the development and execution of Pyka’s maintenance program for a fleet of deployed autonomous aircraft throughout Brazil. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians focused on keeping Pyka’s autonomous aircraft operating for our customers, own the systems, and be responsible for hiring and training new maintenance technicians. You will work closely with engineering and other operations to plan and execute fleet‑wide retrofits and modify maintenance manuals to keep them current.
Responsibilities
* Build & Lead: Recruit, train, and grow a high‑performing team of technicians across domestic and international locations
* Scale the Program: Develop and adapt our maintenance programs to meet the needs of a rapidly scaling fleet
* Operational Excellence: Plan and coordinate fleet‑wide retrofits and regular maintenance schedules to ensure mission readiness
* Technical Oversight: Perform inspections and test subsystems to verify aircraft performance ahead of flight campaigns
* Drive Innovation: Use your hands‑on experience to provide feedback to engineering, helping us build more serviceable and reliable aircraft
* Logistics: Coordinate with the supply chain team to request spare parts and distribute them as needed to customer sites
Preferred Qualifications
* Proven Leadership: Experience managing technical teams, ideally in a fast‑paced environment (1‑3 years)
* Technical Depth: Hands‑on expertise with complex systems (3‑8 years) (aviation, electric, or autonomous systems preferred)
* Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop fleet‑level tracking systems and manage complex technical documentation
* Global Mindset: Comfortable coordinating operations across different time zones and traveling to support our customers at their sites
* Communication Excellence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Portuguese
* Analytical Mindset: Extreme attention to detail and a critical‑thinking approach to problem‑solving
* Professional Certification: ANAC MMA certification is a plus
* Willingness to relocate to Cuiabá is considered a significant plus
* Fluency in English is mandatory
Benefits
* Equity
* Paid expenses and meals
* Health and Dental Plans
* Life Insurance
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, including but not limited to an export license or other required documentation.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems as deemed appropriate to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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