UH-60 Mechanic – Kansas

Heli Preflight; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Readiness Support (ARS) in Topeka, Kansas is seeking UH-60 Mechanics to join our aviation maintenance team. The role involves performing scheduled inspections, repairs, and maintenance on aircraft systems and subsystems with emphasis on lubrication, removal/installation of subsystems, and troubleshooting per applicable manuals and regulations.

The mechanic will diagnose malfunctions, maintain aircraft historical records, and ensure compliance with technical publications.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical troubleshooting and parts replacement.
• UH-60 maintenance experience.
• Own tools per US Army 15T toolbox standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and operation.
• Interprets technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturer manuals to solve problems.

Skills

UH-60 maintenance

Aircraft troubleshooting

Tool usage

Tools

Test equipment

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Job description

Location: Topeka, Kansas, United States
Type: Permanent

Description

ARS is looking for UH-60 Mechanics to work in Topeka, Kansas. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

UH-60 mechanic will perform scheduled inspections, repairs and maintenance on aircraft systems and subsystems, to include the lubrication of required components and the removal and installation of aircraft subsystems, using special tools and equipment as required; assists in the troubleshooting and inspection of aircraft systems, subsystems, and components according to all applicable technical publications and regulations; diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft subsystems; maintains aircraft historical forms and records. .

Responsibilities

• Maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components.
• Applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.
• Applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as Blueprints or manufactures manuals.

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, snd micrometers.
• UH-60 maintenance experience.
• Mechanic must have their own tools in accordance with US Army 15T toolbox standards.
• This job requires working knowledge of technical publications and will be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid drivers license.

Job ID

2026-22214
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Readiness Support (ARS), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ARS, 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, ARS 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, ARS delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an ARS 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.

Company Details

Akima

2553 Dulles View Drive
Suite 700
Herndon, Virginia 20171 USA
www.akima.com/

Work Where it Matters

Akima is a global enterprise providing mission-critical aviation logistics, maintenance, and operational support to the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies. As a subsidiary of an Alaska Native Corporation…

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