Aircraft Mechanics ($35hr or more depending on experience w/Medical Benefits)

Akima, LLC•Anchorage, AK

14d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

Pegasus Aviation Services is looking for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) to work in Anchorage, AK. Pegasus Aviation Services are responsible for performing high quality aircraft maintenance on various types of transport category aircraft. 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. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Requirements

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.
Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably.
Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English.
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.
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.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.
Deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to lift, carry, move, push, pull and install 30-50 lb 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.

Nice To Haves

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.