Aircraft Mechanic II, Structural Mechanic

Akima; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) is seeking an Aircraft Structural Mechanic to support the SIMO Special Project Lab on-site. The role involves fabricating electrical and avionic component boxes from drawings to create prototype parts and integrating them into kits for installation.

The ideal candidate will read schematics and blueprints, operate sheet metal tools, and document production so a technical writer can create an MWO or SME packet. A US citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must have own tools/toolbox.
• Must be able to read schematics, blueprints, rough drawings, and translate information to make a prototype component.
• Must have 10 years experience in structural aircraft structural repair.
• Must be able to pass a respirator and hex chrome physical.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate electrical and avionic component boxes from drawings to create prototype components.
• Use brakes, shears, heat-treating ovens, grinders, sanders, and other powered tools in sheet metal operations.
• Translate rough drawings or ideas into reproducible components with documentation for reproduction.
• Document component production so a tech writer can create an MWO or SME packet.
• Create components from approved packets to be placed in kits for installation.

Skills

Read schematics

Blueprint reading

Prototype from drawings

Tools

Brakes

Shears

Heat-treat ovens

Grinders

Sanders

Own tools

Job description

Aircraft structural mechanic supporting the SIMO Special Project Lab.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will fabricate electrical and avionic component boxes from drawings to make a prototype component.
• Candidate will be required to use brakes, shears, heat-treating ovens, grinders, sanders, and other powered tools in support of sheet metal operations.
• Candidate must have the ability to take a rough drawing or idea and create a component that can be documented for reproduction.
• Candidate will be required to document component production that a tech writer can use to create a MWO or SME packet for others to follow and reproduce the component.
• Candidate will take an approved packet and create components to be placed in kits for others to install.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must have own tools/toolbox.
• Must be able to read schematics, blueprints, rough drawings, and translate information to make a prototype component.
• Must have 10 years experience in structural aircraft structural repair.
• Must be able to pass a respirator and hex chrome physical.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Job ID

2026-25838

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.