Aircraft Mechanic I - Yuma

Akima

Yuma, AZ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Industry, Avionics, Community Support, Diversity, DoD Secret Clearance, Federal Contracts, Government, Hand Tools, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Legal, Logistics, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Metrics, Plumbing, Schematics, Supply Chain, Systems Maintenance, United States Citizen, User Documentation, Welding, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Yuma, AZ

POSTED

9 days ago

ATS is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic to work in Yuma, AZ. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and 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 gun, and drills. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

+ The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions on aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneumatics, engines, axillary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.

+ This worker will read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Qualifications

+ Previous aviation maintenance experience (turbo-prop experience preferred).

+ Must have the physical capability to work in tight spaces, at heights, on wings, use ladders, operate tugs, operate lifts, bend, squat, kneel for long periods of time and lift up to 45 lbs.

+ Ability to travel 1-2 weeks at a time periodically / 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 using multimeters and other applicable tools.

+ Ability to obtain / maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Job ID

2026-22495

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS), an Akima company, is not just another federal technical solutions 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 ATS, 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, ATS 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, ATS delivers a full spectrum of logistics and supply chain services that meet our customers’ most stringent mandates and metrics.

As an ATS 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).

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Akima

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