Aircraft Mechanic I - Yuma

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

ATS is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic to work in Yuma, AZ. 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.

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.

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.
• Ability to obtain / maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Job ID

2026-24532

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.

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.

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