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Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is indeed a unique aviation contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), their mission extends beyond federal projects to support their shareholder communities in Alaska. This means that the work done at Pegasus directly impacts the lives of their 15,000 Inupiat shareholders, who live in some of the most remote and challenging environments in the USA.

Currently, Pegasus is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to join their team in Anchorage, AK. The role involves performing high-quality maintenance on various types of transport category aircraft including the Boeing B-777, B-747, B-737, B-767, and Airbus A-319/320/321 and A-330 aircraft types. A valid FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician license is required, and while experience with these aircraft is a plus, all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Here’s a summary of what you would be responsible for:

Job Duties:

• Line Maintenance: Perform both on-call and scheduled maintenance on various customers’ aircraft.
• Routine Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and airworthiness releases, ensuring aircraft are ready to return to service.
• Servicing and Inspection: Service, inspect, and maintain aircraft, engines, and associated components, meeting deadlines and performance goals.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot systems, disassemble, repair, and reassemble sections and components to maintain fully functioning equipment according to approved technical data.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all departing aircraft are safe per Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and the air carrier/manufacturer manuals, and properly document all work performed.
• Maintenance Tasks: Perform assigned line maintenance duties, activities, and tasks.
• Communication: Collaborate and communicate with the air carrier’s maintenance control center as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• FAA License: Must have a valid FAA Aircraft Maintenance Technician license with an Airframe and/or Power Plant rating.
• Reading: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Writing: Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speaking: Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of the organization.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate with customers within and outside of the U.S., including those for whom English is a second language. Patience and tolerance of differing cultural values and lingual challenges are essential.
• Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Weather: Willingness to work in inclement weather.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or have proof of the right to work in the U.S.
• Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift 60 pounds comfortably.
• Language Skills: Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Stress Management: Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints.
• Team Player: Self-motivated and able to work well in a team.
• Availability: Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Background Check: Must successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history, and a pre-employment drug test.
• Experience Levels: Positions are available for technicians of various experience and skill levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Organizational Skills: Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Aircraft Experience: Experience with B747-400, B747-8, B-777 and A-320, A-330 aircraft.
• Avionics: Avionics experience is a plus.
• Customer-Facing Skills: Ability to work with the flight crew and interact professionally with customers.
• Independence: Independent, self-motivated, and able to work without direct supervision.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Pegasus Aviation Services offers Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Paid Personal Time Off (PTO), short and long-term disability, accidental insurance, supplemental life, FSA (Flexible Spending Account), and Critical Illness Insurance.