The aircraft avionics mechanic I maintains and troubleshoots SOF peculiar aircraft MDS type MH47/MH60/MH6, as it pertains to electrical and avionics systems, sub-systems, communications, navigation systems, weapons, and aircraft survivability equipment.
Responsibilities
This mechanic will be required to repair and replace aircraft wiring, replaces aircraft components and trouble shoot aircraft electrical systems as needed or as instructed in technical publications and IETMS.
The mechanic will need to be able to use a multi-meter as well as other standard avionic test sets in order to maintain and trouble-shoot aircraft systems.
This worker reads schematics, interprets 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 work independently during travel and while at home station while performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
This mechanic must be able to perform administrative actions when it comes to aircraft forms and records on systems being utilized by the organization.
Qualifications
6+ years' experience in Army aviation. SOF aviation experience desirable.
Ability to travel 1-2 weeks at a time / complete TDY assignments.
Ability to make sound decisions when troubleshooting and maintaining avionics systems.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret schematics and IETMs.
Maintain aircraft logbook forms and records. Experience with ACN or other electronic logbook system.
Experience using multi-meters and other applicable tools.
Basic solder certification.
Ability to obtain / maintain a U.S. DOD Secret clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Job ID
2024-14580
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing 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 AIS, 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, AIS 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, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.
As an AIS 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).