Aircraft Helper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Aircraft Mechanic Helper shall perform dissembling, cleaning, prepping, and routing of aircraft parts and components. When all aspects of the primary tasking have been completed or priorities dictate, this position will perform other aircraft helper duties for the SRR Product Line and/or throughout ALC. The Aircraft Helper shall work directly with more skilled personnel to perform a variety of routine tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in the disassembly of aircraft or major components for overhaul or modification.

Observe work processes and after appropriate instruction, select tools and supplies for proper usage to assist in removal of major components of aircraft structure or systems such as control surfaces, fairings, access panels, hatches, landing gear assemblies, engines, activator units, tubing, electrical wiring, and control cables.
Read blueprints and sketches to understand the functions of the parts or units and discusses with lead personnel how to plan and carry out work e.g. components removal; finding faulty parts or units; and how to comply with safety practices including positive tool control.
Perform routine duties such as furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanic; lifting and holding materials in place during operations; cleaning work areas and machines, tools, and equipment.
Clean aircraft, interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions.
May assist flight line mechanic in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.
May work as part of a team, under the direction of higher-grade employees, in order to accomplish larger and more complex operations such as jacking and leveling aircraft, installing and adjusting engines, landing gear assemblies, instrument panels, flight control systems, and movement of aircraft.
Perform other Aircraft Mechanic Helper duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Must possess basic computer skills.
Ability to operate power and/or hand tools and equipment such as pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, micrometers, go-no-go gauges, multi-meters, feeler gauges and tension meters.
Work assignments, not detailed in the workbook or in Maintenance Procedure Cards, require remembering directions and sequences.
With appropriate training and experience, the employee must develop the ability to read, understand and apply trade or administrative guides such as technical manuals, technical orders, blueprints, sketches, and other related documentation.
Possess knowledge, skill, and ability to follow appropriate safety procedures common to the trade.
In addition, knowledge of specific hazardous materials and hazardous wastes procedures is required including fitting and usage of protective gear and completion of related training.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of one-year aircraft related mechanical experience.
Prior job experience or on-the-job training is normally required to gain the ability to proper use of tools and equipment and the duties performed, require continual care and attention to both avoid accidents and to finish the work properly.
Must be able to obtain and maintain 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.