Full-Time
Aircraft Mechanic
Akima
1,001-5,000 employees
Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics
Compensation Overview
$45 - $50/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Honolulu, HI, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- High School graduate/GED or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of experience working with UH-60 aircraft.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Perform advanced maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and modification of CH-47 Chinook aircraft, structures, systems, components, and powerplant-related systems.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, remove, replace, and install CH-47 aircraft mechanical components and assemblies in accordance with applicable technical manuals and maintenance procedures.
- Maintain and repair CH-47 flight control systems, rotor and drive systems, engines and associated components, transmissions and gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, fuel systems, landing gear and mechanical systems, and airframe and structural components.
- Diagnose complex aircraft malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions using technical knowledge of CH-47 airframe, powerplant, drivetrain, and mechanical systems.
- Perform troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and replacement of aircraft components to restore equipment to proper operational condition.
- Perform CH-47 airframe, sheet metal, and structural inspections, modifications, repairs, and component replacement as required.
- Interpret and apply CH-47 technical data, including aircraft technical manuals, maintenance procedures, engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
- Utilize aircraft-specific tools, precision measuring devices, and test equipment, including torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, and other specialized aviation maintenance equipment.
- Inspect and evaluate mechanical systems and non-complex electrical components to determine serviceability and proper operation.
- Perform inspections, adjustments, rigging, and maintenance of CH-47 flight control and related mechanical systems.
- Support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, inspections, modifications, component changes, and repair activities.
- Provide technical troubleshooting support and maintenance expertise to engineers, customers, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel.
- Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities to support aircraft production requirements and meet established aircraft delivery schedules.
- Accurately document maintenance, inspections, repairs, component replacements, and corrective actions in applicable aircraft logs, records, and maintenance documentation.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to lower-level aircraft mechanics and technicians performing CH-47 maintenance and modification work.
- Ensure all CH-47 maintenance and modification activities are completed in accordance with applicable technical publications, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
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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Simplify's Take
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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Company News
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.
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.
Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense