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Akima

Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Aircraft Mechanic 1

Full-TimeDeadline 7/28/27
No salary listed
Mid
Yuma, AZ, USA
In Person

Periodic travel and temporary duty assignments of 1–2 weeks are required.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous aviation maintenance experience is required; turboprop experience is preferred.
  • The worker must be physically capable of working in tight spaces, at heights, on wings, using ladders, operating tugs and lifts, bending, squatting, kneeling for long periods, and lifting up to 45 pounds.
  • The worker must be able to travel for one to two weeks at a time periodically and complete temporary duty assignments.
  • The worker must make sound decisions when troubleshooting and maintaining avionics systems.
  • The worker must be able to read and interpret schematics and interactive electronic technical manuals.
  • The worker must maintain aircraft logbook forms and records.
  • The worker must have experience using multimeters and other applicable tools.
  • The worker must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense Secret clearance and must be a United States citizen.
Responsibilities
  • Repair, replace, and rebuild aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage and functional components including rigging, surface controls, plumbing, and hydraulic units using hand tools, power tools, shears, sheet metal brakes, welding equipment, rivet guns, drills, and other machinery.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions involving aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing systems, pneumatics, engines, auxiliary power units, and ventilation and heating systems.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Desired Qualifications
  • Turboprop experience.

About the company

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Akima subsidiaries won MDA SHIELD positions on March 16, 2026.
  • Akima Data Management won FDA DevSecOps support worth $4.6 million in April 2026.
  • Akima’s 2025 Washington Technology rank improved to 31, signaling stronger scale.

What critics are saying

  • Akima faces dependence on federal spending and procurement timing across U.S. agencies.
  • Arevalo v. Akima, LLC reached the Fourth Circuit in July 2026.
  • Pinnacle Solutions' GSA schedule ends August 8, 2026, threatening recompete disruption.

What makes Akima unique

  • NANA-owned Alaska Native Corporation status helps Akima win set-aside federal work.
  • Akima spans facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, and construction.
  • Pinnacle Solutions adds Air Force training and sustainment depth after April 2023 acquisition.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense