Aircraft Mechanic III; A&P Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blueprints or manufacturer’s manuals.
• Requires thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components, sheet metal/structural modification and repair, and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems.
• Requires detailed knowledge of aircraft tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tension meters, sheet metal brakes/sheers, etc.
• Provides technical support to structural/mechanical engineers and customers.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills in prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
• Makes entries in aircraft logs and records and guides lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Physically capable of deploying with aircraft/unit to overseas locations.
• Complies with written company maintenance and logistics procedures.
• Complies with FAA regulations, as applicable.
• Complies with Air Force aircraft records procedures and ensures discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected in accordance with approved maintenance procedures and within contract terms.
• Maintains a clean and organized workplace.
• Performs aircraft recovery missions as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Performs all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on the Air Force C‑21 aircraft (commercial variant is a Learjet 35).
• Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, avionics/electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems and mechanical components; applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment condition and operation.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License for a minimum of two years.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and interpret instructions from technical manuals, blueprints and internal company documents.
• Physical capability to work in tight spaces at heights and on wings, use ladders, operate tugs and aircraft support equipment, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Works with little or no supervision and accomplishes assignments in a timely, quality manner.
• Ability to deploy to overseas locations on short notice.
• Experience with aircraft avionics maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Complies with Air Force aircraft records procedures and ensures discrepancies are properly recorded and corrected.

• Job :
• Work Type:
  On‑Site
• Pay Range: $57.25/hr
• Benefits: CBA – The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Work Where it Matters Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government. As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values.

You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.