Aircraft Mechanic I - PBMF MH-60 Phase bay

Akima LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic I to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MH-60M rotary-wing aircraft at on-site locations in the United States. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

You will disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble components, perform power-on checks, and support flight-line operations. Must have own tools and lift 50 pounds; pass respirator and basic physicals as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Minimum of 6 years in aircraft maintenance; 2 years in SOF MDS desirable.
• Owns tools and toolbox.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb aircraft safely.
• Must pass respirator physical and basic physical.

Responsibilities

• Mechanic adjusts, repairs, or replaces components on aircraft that are in scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
• Performs repairs and inspections and enters work in the electronic logbook/phase book.
• Will perform power-on checks, aircraft rigging, and support post-maintenance flight line operations.
• Will be required to use hand tools, calibrated tools, and aircraft special tools.
• Will be required disassemble, wash, inspect, repair, and reassemble phase aircraft.
• Will be required to be part of the aircraft tow team moving aircraft.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Security clearance readiness

Tool usage

Tools

Own tools

Job description

This Aircraft Mechanic I supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MH-60M rotary wing aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Mechanic adjusts, repairs, or replaces 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 perform power-on checks, aircraft rigging, and support post-maintenance flight line operations.
• Will be required to use hand tools, calibrated tools, and aircraft special tools.
• Will be required disassemble, wash, inspect, repair, and reassemble phase aircraft.
• Will be required to be part of the aircraft tow team moving aircraft.

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 maintenance. 2 years of SOF MDS (MH-6, MH-47, MH-60) experience is desirable.
• May be required to pass a respirator physical to perform confined-space operations.
• Will be required to pass a basic physical to support aircraft movement, operate equipment, or operate 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.

Job ID

2026-27459

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.