Katmai Air: Mechanic I

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KATMAI AIR

Job Title: Mechanic I
Job Location: Anchorage with summer field work required
Reports to: Director of Maintenance
Position Type: Full Time/Part Time
Salary: DOE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

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KELLAN KLOSTERMAN - DIRECTOR OF AVIATION

General Description:

At the direction of the Director of Maintenance, assist A&P mechanics performing inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance ensuring the safety, reliability and airworthiness of the Katmai Air fleet of aircraft.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
  • Perform elementary or basic repairs, installations, refurbishing, servicing, inspections and checks in a safe manner without constant supervision.

Required Qualifications:

  • Aircraft Mechanic I is considered an entry level with little to no industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Interest in obtaining or actively working towards attaining an FAA Airframe or Powerplant certificate and or commercial pilots license
  • 1+ years aircraft maintenance experience
  • Some knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations
  • Must own basic set of aircraft maintenance tools

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be goal oriented, have an exceptional attention to detail, and work well in a team or individual work environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form
  • Must be able to take instruction as well as offer goal oriented improvements 

Work Environment:

  • Anchorage Maintenance facility, various field locations as required.
  • Flexibility regarding hours of work as well as duty station assignment is required as needed to meet demands of the job.

Physical Requirements:

Intermittent physical activity including bending and reaching along with prolonged periods of sitting. Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds vertically through 4 feet, and maneuvering that load at arm’s length.

Katmai Air, LLC is a BBNC owned company. As such Katmai Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected category. Hiring preference will be given to BBNC shareholders, their spouses and descendants and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638