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Akima Aircraft Maint Technician in Anchorage, Alaska
Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) at Pegasus Aviation Services are responsible for performing high quality aircraft maintenance on various types of transport category aircraft. The AMT position is a technical service position whose work routine varies while following strict safety and set procedures. It generally functions under supervisory direction or guidance of the Maintenance Duty Manager. AMTs must possess a valid FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician license. Experience on common transport category aircraft such as B-777, B-747, B-737, B-767 and/or Airbus 319/320/321 definitely a plus but all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Perform aircraft maintenance transit inspections and fault resolution
Accomplish aircraft system testing and troubleshooting procedure
Accomplish removal and replacement of defective parts to include final operational checks
Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment
Complete all required maintenance records in an accurate and timely manner
Interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematic
Operate all related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft
Support all company policies and safety programs
Perform tasks in a fast-paced environment
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
Candidate must be reliable and dependable
Attention to detail and excellent customer service are absolutely essential for success
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Manager
Qualifications
Must possess a valid FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician license with an Airframe and/or Power Plant rating
Be at least 18 years of age
Must be willing to work in inclement weather
Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
Language Skills:
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Write routine reports and correspondence
Speak effectively with customers or employees of the organization
Communicate with customers within and outside of the United States. These customers include many for whom English is their second language
Applicant must be patient and tolerant of differing cultural values and lingual challenges
Math skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Reasoning Abilities:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form
Deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints
Self-motivated, team player
Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules
Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history and pre-employment drug test.
Positions available for technicians of various experience and skill levels
Physical Demands : Moderate
Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably
Must be able to lift, carry, move, push, pull and install 30-50 lbs components unassisted
20/20 corrected vision, able to hear verbal communications clearly and be willing to wear all required safety equipment. (Personal Protective Equipment – PPE)
Regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, and is frequently required to stand, walk
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus
The AMT is usually working outside and is exposed to all types of weather conditions with a seasonal range of temperatures which include rain, snow, wind and extreme temperatures
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically depending on location and activity
Occasionally high noise levels exist where hearing protection is required
Must be able to work from lift platforms as high as 100 feet. Use of ladders is common with heights up to 8 feet
Use of stair platforms as high as 30 feet is also common
Operation of vehicles and airport related heavy equipment is required
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Nonexempt or hourly
Job ID
2025-16466
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation 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 Pegasus, 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 , Pegasus 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 , Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.
As a Pegasus 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).