Aircraft Mechanic I — Structures & Systems Technician

Akima; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) in Yuma, AZ is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic. You will repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and systems using hand tools, power tools, and calibration equipment.

The role requires aviation maintenance experience, ability to travel TDY, ability to read schematics/IETMs, and the capability to work in tight spaces while maintaining DoD clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Previous aviation maintenance experience (turbo-prop experience preferred).
• 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 time and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to travel 1-2 weeks at a time periodically / complete TDY assignments.
• 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.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Read schematics & IETMs

Physical stamina in tight spaces

Travel readiness (TDY)

Troubleshooting avionics

Tools

Multimeters

Hand tools

Power tools

Rivet gun

Job description

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) in Yuma, AZ is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic. You will repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures and systems using hand tools, power tools, and calibration equipment.

The role requires aviation maintenance experience, ability to travel TDY, ability to read schematics/IETMs, and the capability to work in tight spaces while maintaining DoD clearance eligibility.