UV-18B Twin Otter Aircraft Mechanic

Akima, LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Logistics Services is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic (A&P) for employment at Peterson Space Force Base. This position supports the daily flying mission in support of the 306th FTG and 98th Jump Squadron. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Must have current Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P).
Flexible work hours required. Tuesday-Saturday work week from August-May. Monday-Friday work week from May-August.
Must be physically capable of bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Service, repair, and perform 125-hour EMMA inspections on DeHavilland DHC-6-300 aircraft and PT6A-34 engines to ensure airworthiness or any other OEM mandated inspection with ability to meet provided deadlines
Knowledge of Garmin Avionics 600Txi, 650Xi and 750Xi systems.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and repair aircraft wiring is required.
Inspect Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engines for oil/fuel leaks, general condition, perform hot section inspections and evaluate engine operation to detect and diagnose malfunctions. Perform adjustments to engine Prime Blade, Beta, Min Gov, and Autofeather operation.
Inspect turbine blades and PT6A-34 hot section using borescope procedures to detect cracks or defects.
Remove PT6A-34 engines and engine accessories, repair or replace defective engine parts, reassemble engine accessories and reinstall engines on aircraft.
Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures, such as wings, fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing and hydraulic units using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet guns, and drills.
Read and interpret OEM maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Perform aircraft tire/brake caliper maintenance, removal, installation, breakdown, inspection, and build-up of tires and calipers.
Perform miscellaneous duties to include servicing of fuel and oxygen and marshaling aircraft.
Service engines and airframe components off station to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
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.