Full-Time

Aircraft Maintenance Technician-Customer Service Representative

Deadline 2/17/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

Anchorage, AK, USA

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • An FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is required.
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in aircraft line maintenance is required.
  • Experience with Boeing 747-8 and 747-400 aircraft types is required.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently while managing customer-facing responsibilities.
  • The candidate must have strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • The candidate must be detail-oriented and capable of documenting work accurately.
  • The candidate must be flexible to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • The candidate must pass all required background checks, drug testing, and fingerprinting.
Responsibilities
  • Perform line maintenance services on aircraft, including inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and operational checks.
  • Coordinate daily maintenance activities with internal teams and airline representatives to ensure timely aircraft readiness.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the customer airline and the maintenance team, ensuring open and timely communication.
  • Interpret and apply technical manuals, aircraft maintenance documents, and engineering drawings.
  • Accurately document all maintenance actions in accordance with FAA, company, and customer requirements.
  • Monitor and escalate delays, issues, or service concerns to ensure proactive resolution.
  • Ensure aircraft servicing, tooling, and ground equipment meet safety and operational standards.
  • Support a clean, safe, and professional work environment representing both the company and the customer.
  • Maintain strong working knowledge of applicable fleet types, particularly widebody aircraft, including the 747-400 and 747-8.
  • Provide customer service and address client operational needs and service expectations.

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 ranked 31st on Washington Technology’s 2025 Top 100 contractors list.
  • FDA awarded Akima Secure Technologies a $9.8 million sole-source contract in September 2025.
  • Army and Air Force wins, including $73.3 million ERDS and $369 million T-7A work, sustain growth.

What critics are saying

  • Akima Facilities Operations faces a 2026 IAM union election at Fort Lewis.
  • Bowhead protested Akima’s Letterkenny task order on March 31, 2026, showing award volatility.
  • Heavy reliance on federal sole-source work exposes Akima if 8(a) preferences tighten.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima won 8(a) sole-source ERDS work for Army on September 18, 2025.
  • Akima combines facilities, logistics, IT, aerospace, and construction across 11,000 employees.
  • Pinnacle acquisition added defense training and sustainment depth, including Air Force T-7A programs.

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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