Aircraft Maintenance Technician Part-Time $30-$45/hr

Work Where it Matters

Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation 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 Pegasus, 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, Pegasus 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, Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.

As a Pegasus 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.

Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT) 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 his highly valued but all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Essential duties of AMTs

• Perform aircraft maintenance transit inspections and fault resolution
• Complete aircraft system testing and troubleshooting procedures
• Complete 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 schematics
• Operate all related ground handling equipment utilized to service aircraft
• Support all company policies and safety programs
• Performing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid FAA aircraft maintenance technician license with an airframe and/or power plant rating
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be willing to work in inclement weather
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship
• Must a valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have the ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints
• Must be a self-motivated team player
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and varying schedules
• Must be able to complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history and preemployment drug screen

Background position skill ranking areas: language skills

• 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, customers will include many where English is their second language
• Must be patient and tolerant of differing cultural values and lingual challenges

Math Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Reasoning Abilities:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form
• Deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands: Moderate

The AMT position is a technical service position whose work routine varies while following strict safety and set procedures. It generally functions under the supervision or guidance of the Maintenance Duty Manager.

• Must be able to lift, carry, move, push, pull and install 30-50 pound components unassisted
• Must have 20/20 corrected vision
• Must be able to hear verbal communications clearly and be willing to wear all required safety equipment (PPE)
• Regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, bend, stoop, kneel, stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus vision

The AMT is usually working outside and is exposed to all types of weather conditions with a seasonal range of temperatures to include rain, snow, wind and extreme temperatures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can vary dramatically depending on the location and activity. Occasionally high noise level 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 eight (8) feet. Use of stair platforms as high as 30 feet is also common.

Operation of vehicles and airport related heavy equipment is required.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Nonexempt or hourly

The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. All employees are expected to work varying hours of compensated overtime to accomplish various duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are Equal Opportunity Employers. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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