Aircraft Mechanic II - Aircraft Technical inspector

Akima; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic 2 and SOATB quality control inspector for MH-60/MH-47/MH-6 aircraft. You will inspect, document, and ensure records compliance while coordinating government quality assurance for critical safety items.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, potential secret clearance, and at least six years in aircraft maintenance, preferably with the specified MDS. On-site work with opportunities for growth in a defense environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Secret clearance.
• Minimum 6 years in aircraft maintenance, preferably with at least two years on assigned MDS aircraft.
• Able to complete CONUS TDY trips up to 2 weeks.
• May be required to work second shift when the inspector is out.
• Service school producing aircraft tech inspectors preferable.
• Weight and balance certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Checks and accepts maintenance and completes aircraft historical records in ACN and MCDS.
• Coordinates for government QA acceptance of critical safety items.
• Conducts inventories, weight and balance activities, tracks defective work.
• Submits historical records for government review after maintenance.
• Performs end-of-shift and tool inventories.
• Reads schematics and maintenance data to determine repair methods.
• Produces MECs for repairs beyond published limits.
• Tracks life-limited components in historical records.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Quality inspection

Documentation

Job description

This Aircraft Mechanic 2 is a SOATB quality control technical inspector for MH-60/MH-47/MH-6 aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Checks and accepts maintenance performed and completes all aircraft historical records processes in ACN and MCDS.
• Coordinates for government quality assurance acceptance of critical safety items.
• Conducts aircraft inventories, weight and balance activities, tracks defective work in the phase bay.
• Submits aircraft historical records for government review upon completion of maintenance.
• Conducts post-maintenance and end-of-shift tool inventories.
• Reads schematics, interprets maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Produces Maintenance Engineering Calls (MECs) for submission to a Logistical Assistance Representative (LAR) for repairs beyond the limits specified in the technical publications.
• Tracks life-limited components in aircraft historical records.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain secret clearance.
• Must have a minimum of 6 years in aircraft maintenance, preferably with at least two years of experience in assigned MDS aircraft.
• Must be able to complete CONUS TDY trips of up to 2 weeks duration on assigned rotations.
• May be required to work second shift when the assigned inspector is out.
• Service school producing aircraft technical inspectors preferable.
• Weight and balance certification is desirable.

Job ID

2026-27463

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.