Aircraft Mechanic I - Pope

Akima; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) in Pope, North Carolina seeks an Aircraft Mechanic I to repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and related systems. The role involves troubleshooting, reading maintenance manuals, and supporting C-27, C-12, and CASA aircraft, with on-site work in North Carolina.

The ideal candidate has aviation maintenance experience, the ability to read schematics and IETMs, and is capable of working in confined spaces and at heights. A valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Must have previous aviation maintenance experience (turbo-prop experience preferred).
• Ability to make sound decisions when troubleshooting and maintaining avionics systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret schematics and IETMs.
• Maintain aircraft logbook forms and records.
• Experience using multimeters and other applicable tools.
• Physical capability to work in tight spaces, at heights, on wings, ladders, tugs and lifts; kneeling, bending and squatting for long periods.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and components using hand and power tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions on aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces, and systems.
• Read and interpret manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data to determine repair methods.
• Support C-27, C-12 and CASA aircraft.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Avionics troubleshooting

Schematics & IETMs

Logbook records

Multimeters

Physical fitness

Driver's license

DoD clearance eligibility

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic I -Pope to work in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
• The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions on aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneumatics, engines, axillary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
• 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.
• Supporting C-27, C-12 and CASA aircraft.

Qualifications

• Must have previous aviation maintenance experience (turbo-prop experience preferred).
• Ability to make sound decisions when troubleshooting and maintaining avionics systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret schematics and IETMs.
• Maintain aircraft logbook forms and records.
• Experience using multimeters and other applicable tools.
• Must have the physical capability to work in tight spaces, at heights, on wings, use ladders, operate tugs, operate lifts, bend, squat, kneel for long periods of times
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Ability to obtain / maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Job ID

2026-25276

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

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.

Work Where it Matters

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.