Aircraft Mechanic I - MH-47 PBMF

Akima, LLC; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I for on-site work at Fort Campbell North, KY. You will inspect, repair, and replace MH47 components, using hand tools, power tools, and test sets, supporting phase maintenance.

You must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a secret clearance and 6+ years of rotary wing/military aviation experience. You must own tools and be able to pass a basic physical to operate on the flight line.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a secret clearance.
• 6+ years of rotary wing/military aviation experience.
• Must have own tools/toolbox.
• Experience with MH6/47/60 aircraft desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the PBMF MH47 program on site.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions on aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulics, engines, APUs, and environmental systems.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair and reassemble aircraft for phase maintenance events.
• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data to determine repair methods.

Skills

US citizen

Secret clearance

Rotary wing aviation

Active physical/testing

Own tools

Job description

The Aircraft Mechanic 1 inspects, repairs, and replaces MH47 functional components including rigging, flight controls, components, plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, and special tools/test sets. Supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with an emphasis on phase maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Works supporting the PBMF MH47 program.
• The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions on aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulics, engines, axillary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• Disassembles, cleans, washes, inspects, repairs, and reassembles aircraft in support of phase maintenance events.
• This worker will read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a secret clearance.
• 6+ years' experience in rotary wing/military aviation.
• Maintain aircraft logbook forms and records.
• Must be able to pass a basic physical to operate equipment/vehicles on the flight line and be a member of the aircraft towing team.
• Must have own tools/toolbox.
• Experience with MH6/47/60 aircraft is desirable.

Job ID

2026-26888

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

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.