A&P Aircraft Mechanic

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a A&P Technician for the United States Air Force Contractor Logistics Support contract at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL. This position is available for a highly motivated individual that has Turbo-Prop experience, preferably Dash - 8 DeHavilland aircraft experience. Sheetmetal experience a Plus.

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs of aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure airworthiness.
• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, rivet gun, and drills.
• Reads and interprets manufacturers and airlines maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Inspects turbine blades to detect cracks or breaks.
• Tests engine operation, using required equipment.
• Replaces or repairs worn or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Removes engine from aircraft, using hoist or forklift truck.
• Disassembles and inspects parts for wear, warping, or other defects.
• Repairs or replaces defective engine parts and reassembles and installs engine in aircraft.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical wiring system and aircraft accessories.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including cleaning screens, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.
• Required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration with current Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies.
• Perform routine inspections.
• Ability to test run aircraft during busy airport operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair deficiencies reported by aircrew.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Able to perform simple to complex composite repairs.

• Education:  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Aircraft Maintenance Experience:  2 years’ experience DeHavilland Dash 8 turbo prop aircraft.
• Engine experience: 2 Years’ experience Pratt & Whitney engine PW-120A.
• Certificate:  Airframe and Powerplant certificate with no enforcement actions.
• Computer Skills:  Basic computer skills.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products a plus.
• Driver’s License:  A valid state issued driver’s license.
• Drug Test:  Yes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inspection Authorization (IA).
• 5 years’ experience DeHavilland Dash 8 Turbo Prop Aircraft.
• 5 Years’ experience Pratt & Whitney engine PW-120A.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities 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 AFO, 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, AFO 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, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO 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.