Aircraft Mechanic I

VLinc Corporation; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VLinc Corporation in Kodiak, AK is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I to perform organizational-level maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair to support DHS/USCG aviation operations. You will ensure airworthiness and readiness while following technical publications and safety directives.

The role requires the ability to work shift schedules and in flight line environments, with documentation in electronic or paper systems.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P certificate preferred (or military equivalent).
• 2–4 years aviation maintenance experience.
• Experience working within structured maintenance programs.
• Preferred experience working on USCG aircraft.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to obtain/maintain required security clearance.
• Ability to work shift schedules and in flight line environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational and intermediate-level aircraft maintenance and inspections.
• Conduct troubleshooting and repair of airframe, powerplant, and related systems.
• Execute scheduled maintenance actions in accordance with technical manuals.
• Complete maintenance documentation in electronic or paper-based systems.
• Support pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections.
• Assist in parts removal/installation and system functional checks.
• Comply with OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain tool control and FOD prevention procedures.
• Support mission surge and operational tempo requirements.

Skills

FAA A&P Certificate

Troubleshooting

Read wiring diagrams

Shift work

Security clearance

Job description

The Aircraft Mechanic I performs organizational-level aircraft maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair in support of DHS/USCG aviation operations. This position ensures aircraft readiness, mission availability, and compliance with applicable technical publications, safety directives, and maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform organizational and intermediate-level aircraft maintenance and inspections
• Conduct troubleshooting and repair of airframe, powerplant, and related systems
• Execute scheduled maintenance actions in accordance with technical manuals
• Complete maintenance documentation in electronic or paper-based systems
• Support pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections
• Assist in parts removal/installation and system functional checks
• Comply with OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations
• Maintain tool control and FOD prevention procedures
• Support mission surge and operational tempo requirements

Qualifications

• FAA A&P Certificate preferred (or military equivalent)
• 2–4 years aviation maintenance experience
• Experience working within structured maintenance programs
• Preferred experience working on USCG aircraft
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and wiring diagrams
• Ability to obtain/maintain required security clearance
• Ability to work shift schedules and in flight line environments

Why VLinc

At VLinc, we operate as a mission-aligned team supporting critical U.S. defense and national security initiatives. Mechanic I personnel are foundational to our mission of delivering operational readiness, measurable aircraft availability improvements, and disciplined maintenance execution in direct support of national security. Join a team where your skills make a tangible difference every day.