Aircraft Mechanic 1, Structural Mechanic

Akima; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) seeks an experienced aircraft structural mechanic to support phase and MWO work on MH-6/60/47 rotary-wing aircraft. duties include inspecting, repairing, and replacing structural components, and recording work in the phase book on-site at Fort Campbell North, KY.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, minimum 6 years of structural repair experience, and the ability to pass respirator/hex chrome physical.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must have own tools/toolbox.
• Minimum 6 years aircraft structural repair experience.
• Must pass respirator and hex chrome physical.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair, or replace aircraft structural systems and components during maintenance.
• Enter work in electronic logbook/phase book.
• Use powered tools for sheet metal operations and install fasteners on repairs.
• Remove/install panels and assist phase team during teardown, inspection, and reassembly.
• Work on respiratory protection program and pass respirator/hex chrome tests.

Skills

U.S. citizenship

Ability to pass respirator/hex chrome

Lift 50 pounds

Climb and work on aircraft

Tools

Own tools / toolbox

Job description

Aircraft structural mechanic supporting phase and MWO work on MH-6/60/47 MDS rotary wing aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Mechanic adjusts, repairs, or replaces aircraft structural systems and components on aircraft that are in scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
• This mechanic performs repairs and inspections and enters work in the electronic logbook/phase book.
• Will be required to use brakes, shears, heat-treating ovens, grinders, sanders, and other powered tools in support of sheet metal operations.
• Will be required to use hand and air-powered tools to shoot, pull, buck, or otherwise install fasteners in structural repairs.
• Remove and install panels and assist the phase team with the teardown, inspection, repairs, and reassembly of the aircraft in addition to performing structural repairs.
• Will be required to be on a respiratory protection program and must pass a respirator/hex chrome physical.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must have own tools/toolbox.
• Must have a minimum of 6 years in aircraft structural repair experience.
• Must be able to pass a respirator and hex chrome physical.
• May be required to pass a basic physical to support aircraft movement or drive a vehicle on the flight line.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb on aircraft, use maintenance stands, and be able to work in/on/around the aircraft.
• Experience on MH-6/60/47 preferred. Composite experience a plus.

Job ID

2026-25065

Work Type

On-Site

Work Where it Matters

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS), an Akima company, is not just another federal technical solutions 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 ATS, 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, ATS 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, ATS delivers a full spectrum of logistics and supply chain services that meet our customers’ most stringent mandates and metrics.

As an ATS 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.