Description
Akima Logistics Services is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) for employment at the United States Air Force Academy located on Benjamin O' Davis airfield. This position supports the daily flying mission in support of the 306th FTG. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Services, repairs, and overhauls aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness.
- Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun, and drills.
- Reads and interprets OEM maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Examines engines for cracked cylinders and oil leaks and evaluates operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions, such as sticking or burnt valves.
- Inspects turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.
- Tests engine operation, using testing equipment, such as ignition analyzer, compression checker, fuel pressure test, and ammeter to locate source of malfunction.
- Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, such as carburetors, alternators, and magnetos, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
- Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist.
- Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
- Repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
- Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
- Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
- Required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration with current Airframe and Powerplant license.
- Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
- Specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.
- Perform routine inspections such as 50 and 100 hour inspections, assist or lead annual inspections or any other OEM mandated inspection with ability to meet provided deadlines.
- Ability to test run and taxi aircraft during busy airport operations while communicating with air traffic control.
- Quickly troubleshoot and repair deficiencies reported by aircrew.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Ability to repair composites using specialized equipment a plus.
Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be physically capable of bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. above head.
- Aircraft Maintenance Experience: Basic General Aviation experience with light single engine aircraft under 12,500 lbs.
- 2 Years of electrical/wiring experience required. Avionics experience a plus.
- Certificate: Airframe and Powerplant certificate with no enforcement actions; Inspection Authorization preferred.
- Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products a plus
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Driver’s License: A valid state issued driver’s license.
- Drug Test: Yes.
- Credit Check: Yes.
Benefits InformationCBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Pay Range47.49/hour
Job ID2026-26486
Work TypeOn-Site
