Aircraft Maintenance Assistant

Akima; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Assistant to support maintenance technicians in performing routine and non-routine tasks on various aircraft. The role requires basic math reasoning, troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics.

As part of a safety-driven team in Anchorage, you will handle documentation, learn from experienced technicians, and operate ground support equipment as needed while adhering to strict regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic math reasoning and troubleshooting skills required.
• Enrolled in an Aircraft Maintenance Technician certification program aiming for Airframe or Powerplant certs.
• Must read and understand manuals, drawings and schematics when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Aircraft Maintenance Technicians during routine and non-routine maintenance.
• Complete maintenance records accurately and timely.
• Interpret manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics.

Skills

Math reasoning

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Mechanical inclination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrolled in Aircraft Maintenance Technician program

Tools

AS9100 awareness

Job description

The Aircraft Maintenance Assistant at Pegasus Aviation Services is responsible for assisting Aircraft Maintenance Technicians perform high quality routine and non-routine maintenance for various types of aircraft. AMAs should possess basic math reasoning and troubleshooting skills and be somewhat mechanically inclined. Ability to read schematics a plus.

The AMA position is a technical services position whose work routine varies while following strict safety and set procedures. It functions under supervisory direction or guidance of the Maintenance Duty Manager.

Responsibilities

• Aids various line maintenance related services of transport category aircraft, along with non-routine and routine line maintenance activities.
• Complete all required maintenance records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Operate all related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft.
• Present a clean and neat work area to our customers.
• Support all company policies and safety programs to include AS9100, OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Performing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Candidate must be reliable and dependable.
• Attention to detail and excellent customer service absolutely essential for success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• To be considered for this position you must be enrolled in an Aircraft Maintenance Technician certification program so that you are in direct pursuit of either an Airframe Certificate or a Powerplant Certificate or both.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Must be able to work cohesively as part of a team, with multilevel guidance and supervision.
• Must be willing to work long hours in inclement weather as necessary, while adhering to strict regulatory specifications and guidance.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds comfortably.
• Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.
• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, team player.
• Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history and pre-employment drug test.

Job ID 2026-25587

Work Type On-Site

Work Where it Matters

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation 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 Pegasus, 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, Pegasus 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, Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.

As a Pegasus 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.