• Must possess basic computer skills.

• Ability to demonstrate work methods and techniques.

• Posses extensive knowledge of a wide variety of parts, components, and complex assemblies associated with aircraft systems.

• Because of the complicated ways in which these major assemblies, systems, and surfaces are installed, fit and work together, must have more ability to rig, function test, or troubleshoot the systems, determines when they are operating properly or whether portions of the system must be repaired or replace and the type and extent of adjustment and alignment needed.

• Have knowledge of the make-up, operation, installation, and adjustment of a variety of major interrelated and/or integrated aircraft systems, subsystems, and assemblies such as fuel and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, instrumentation systems, engine(s), landing gear assemblies, airframe, and control surfaces.

• Have skill in the use of standard and specialized tools and the equipment of the trade including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.

• Have skill in reading and understanding data and settings from cockpit instruments and gauges.

• Have knowledge of activity supply procedures to be able to initiate requisitions for needed parts and supplies and has a thorough knowledge of the publication order system to obtain the most up-to-date technical manuals and to propose changes to publications when they find discrepancy.

• Ability to read, understand and apply trade to administrative guides such as technical manuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and other related documents.

• Ability to reach, bend, walk, pull, sit, stand, crouch, stoop, kneel and stretch for prolonged periods of time.

• May be required to work in cramped, awkward, and strained positions or required to climb ladders, work platforms, scaffolding and aircraft structures.

• Capability to work in regulated areas with toxic materials present including hexavalent chromium and cadmium, this will include use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective clothing, etc.

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow appreciate safety procedures common to the trade.

• Knowledge of specific hazardous materials and hazardous waste procedures of related training.

• Skilled in the use of standard and specialized tools and the equipment of the trade including fixtures, templates, scales, test stands and external power sources.

• Technical capability/experience with aircraft, airframes, components, and substructures.

• Should include maintenance of primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.

• Technical capability to assist in PDM of USCG aviation assets.

• Ability to conduct research using USCG data systems such as TMAPS, or similar type systems.

• Familiarity with OEM’s manuals or similar manuals with the ability to research maintenance history, procedures and components limitations is desired.

• Technical capability to deal with aircraft upgrades and aging aircraft sustainment issues.

• Know activity supply procedures to be able to initiate requisitions for needed parts and supplies and has a thorough knowledge of the publication order system to obtain the most up-to-date technical manuals and to propose changes to publications when they find discrepancy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Shall work independently and complete all repairs and modifications in a timely manner, with minimal rework or discrepancies noted.

• Minimum of 2 years of aircraft related mechanical experience.

• Experience with new component integration and developing repair or replacement strategies for airframes, components, and/or substructures.

• Frequently lift parts and equipment that weigh up to 20 pounds

• Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds with mechanical lifting devices or assistance for other workers, if required.

• Must be able to gain and obtain a Government Security Clearance

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.