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Akima Aircraft Mechanic 1 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky

The Aircraft Mechanic I maintains and troubleshoots SOATB MH-6 aircraft. Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on landing gear, flight controls, powerplant, powertrain, prop and rotor systems, hydraulic/pneumatic, and other mechanical aspects of the aircraft. Will support maintenance and launch/recovery operations on the flight line.

Responsibilities

  • Candidate will be required to repair and replace aircraft components, troubleshoot faults, rig flight controls, adjust rotor system track and balance, and complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as required to support flight operations both at home stations and on TDY trips. Will perform maintenance as instructed in technical publications and IETMS.

  • Must be able to use hand tools, special tools, calibrated tools, and specialized test kits to maintain and trouble-shoot aircraft systems.

  • Must be able to read schematics, interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and methods of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

  • This mechanic must be able to work independently at home station and while TDY at remote locations

  • This mechanic must be able to perform administrative actions when it comes to aircraft forms and records on systems being utilized by the organization such as ACN, Hydra, GCSS-Army, and other software platforms.

Qualifications

  • 6 years’ experience in rotary wing aviation. Must have a minimum of three years A/MH-6M experience.

  • Must be able to travel 1-2 weeks at a time/complete TDY assignments way from home station.

  • Must be willing to work second shift as required during assigned rotation.

  • Must have experience with ACN or other electronic logbook system.

  • Must have own tools/toolbox.

  • Must be able to pass a basic physical for ground handling of aircraft and other aviation related tasks.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

  • Must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Job ID

2025-16823

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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