Aircraft Mechanic I

Yulista Contract Services LLC

Regular

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Aircraft Mechanic I inspects, repairs, replaces, and rebuilds components such as flight controls, plumbing and hydraulic units, aircraft structures, landing gear, anti-icing components, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, engines, drivetrain components, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems. The mechanic uses hand tools, power tools, machines, overhead hoists, and equipment such as external hydraulic power carts and nitrogen servicing carts.

The mechanic reads and interprets manufacturer's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning and / or damaged components. The mechanic performs scheduled, unscheduled, phase, periodic, and other special inspections.

The Aircraft Mechanic may remove and install components such as engines, transmissions, gearboxes, fuel cells and systems, flight control actuators, control rods and cables, hydraulic components, and drivetrain components from an aircraft. They disassemble, clean, and inspect parts for wear, cracks, security, corrosion, foreign object damage, distortions, integrity, or other defects according to technical manuals. They repair or replace defective parts, and reassemble and / or install components in an aircraft.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties may require that the mechanic perform preflight and post-flight maintenance inspections and other miscellaneous duties to service aircraft. These may include flushing gearboxes, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, checking brakes, and jacking and towing of aircraft. They are responsible for entering any work and inspections performed into maintenance records and are responsible for verifying that their completed work meets applicable standards.

The Aircraft Mechanic I may service engines and airframe components to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair. This worker may be required to be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position has no direct reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have a minimum of 1 year of Aviation Maintenance Experience (an A&P License or a record of Formal aviation maintenance training will be accepted in lieu of experience)

Working knowledge of technical publications

Must be able to read, write and communicate using the English Language

Able to deal with stressful situation while maintaining a professional attitude

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearances and access as required by the contract

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.