Aviation Technician

Akkodis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis in St. Louis, MO seeks an Aviation Technician for a 12+ contract to overhaul and repair aircraft oxygen masks, cylinders, fire extinguishers and related aviation components.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and ideally an A&P certification. Pay range is $25–$27 per hour with duties including inspections, paperwork, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; A&P certification strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and reading/interpreting blueprints or parts manuals.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair fire extinguishers, oxygen masks, cylinder/regulator assemblies.
• Receive equipment and perform product inspection.
• Complete work orders and other paperwork.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P certification

Tools

Hand tools

Pressure gauges

Flow meters

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Aviation Technician for a 12+ Contract position with a client located in St. Louis, MO

Pay Range: $25/hr - $27/hr The rate may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Summary

The Technician is responsible for overhauling and repair aircraft oxygen masks, cylinders, fire extinguishers and other aviation components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair fire extinguishers, oxygen masks, cylinder/regulator assemblies.
• Receive equipment and product inspection.
• Complete work orders and other paperwork.
• Test equipment using pressure gauges and flow meters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues by following the maintenance manuals.
• Torque regulators to the cylinders using product specs from the OEM manuals.
• Hydrostatically test oxygen cylinders.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• A&P certification is strongly preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools.
• Experience in working with high pressure oxygen.
• Aircraft industry experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, Parts Manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers