Aircraft Mechanic II

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its community. As a mechanic, you will maintain and repair aircraft components, applying your technical expertise to solve complex issues. Your role will involve interpreting technical documentation and ensuring aircraft readiness for flight schedules. This position offers a supportive work environment that values innovation and diversity, providing you with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about aviation and want to contribute to vital federal projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Growth Opportunities

Excellent Retirement Options

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of aircraft mechanical components.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and aircraft unique tools.

Responsibilities

• Solve moderate to complex problems using technical documentation.
• Prioritize workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules.

Skills

Aircraft Mechanical Component Troubleshooting

Repair Procedures

Electrical Theory

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Valid State Driver's License

US Citizenship

Tools

Test Equipment

Torque Wrenches

Dial Indicators

Micrometers

Sheet Metal Brakes

Shears

Job description

This mechanic maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. The candidate applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition. Additionally, the candidate applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers' manuals.

Responsibilities

• Candidate shall apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation, schematics, and manufacturer's manuals. Must be able to prioritize workload to meet day-to-day flight schedules and work with higher leadership when necessary.
• Candidate shall possess excellent organizational skills and be capable of prioritizing workload to meet aircraft delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures, and replacement of parts. Requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical theory and thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes, and shears.
• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required from supervisors and higher-level technicians, and will occasionally be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must have a valid State driver's license.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have good leadership skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job ID

2025-16765

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.