Systems and methods for a locking electric aircraft connector

An electric aircraft charging connector, comprising:

• a set of pins, the set of pins comprising:
• an alternating current pin, the alternating current pin configured to supply alternating current power to a charging port of an electric aircraft;
• and
• a direct current pin, the direct current pin configured to supply direct current power to the charging port of the electric aircraft;
• a sensor, the sensor configured to detect a flow of power from the set of pins to the charging port of the electric aircraft;
• a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism having an engaged state wherein the charging connector is mechanically coupled to the charging port and a disengaged state wherein the charging connector is mechanically uncoupled form the charging port, the locking mechanism configured to:
• receive a locking signal;
• and
• enter the engaged state as a function of receiving the locking signal;
• and
• a controller, the controller communicatively connected to the sensor and the locking mechanism, the controller configured to:
• receive a signal from the sensor;
• and
• send the locking signal to the locking mechanism as a function of the signal from the sensor, wherein the charging connector is distinct from the electric aircraft.