Aviation Structures / Composite Technician

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aviation Structures/Composite Technician to join their team at a military base in Montana. This role is crucial for maintaining aircraft integrity through skilled maintenance, repairs, and modifications. You will work with a variety of tools and techniques, ensuring aircraft meet safety and performance standards. The company values innovation and diversity, providing a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the mission. If you have a passion for aviation and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Growth Opportunities

Excellent Retirement Options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of aviation maintenance experience, preferably with helicopters.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of aircraft structures and components.
• Assemble structural parts, assess damage, and advise on repairs.

Skills

Aviation Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Structural Repair

Corrosion Protection

Metalworking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Metalworking Equipment

781 Series Forms

IMDS

GOLD esp

Job description

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for an Aviation Structures/Composite Technician to work at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.

Responsibilities

• Performs the maintenance of aircraft, forms and records using 781 series forms, GOLD esp and IMDS; troubleshooting and maintenance of aircraft structures, systems and components through daily flying operations, scheduled & unscheduled maintenance, TCTO’s and heavy maintenance using IETM (computer based technical directives). Other duties required for flight line operations may occur.
• Primary duties are use of schematics and diagrams for performing aircraft modifications upgrades and major aircraft inspection.
• Assembles structural parts and components to meet requirements; assesses damage to aircraft structural components and coatings; advises on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity; assembles repairs using special fasteners and adhesives.
• Checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications, technical publications or engineering assist requests.
• Manufactures jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds; paints aircraft; identifies, removes, and treats corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures; uses metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components.
• Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to pass a DOT physical.
• Must maintain valid driver's license.
• 4 Years of aviation maintenance experience with some helicopter experience required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance - Interim Secret required to start.
• Must obtain or possess a valid US Passport.

Desired Qualifications:

• AW139 experience highly desired.
• Current A&P.
• Level II Composite Repairman certification.
• Active Secret Clearance.

NOTE: Pay range is higher for qualified applicants with preferred qualities.

Job ID

2025-16826
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal 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 Pinnacle Solutions, 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, Pinnacle Solutions 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, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.

As a Pinnacle Solutions 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.