Aircraft Mechanic I

Job overview

The Aircraft Mechanic I role is onsite in Kodiak, AK. Compensation is not specified. The position supports DHS and U.S. Coast Guard aviation operations, helping maintain aircraft readiness and mission availability. The role exists to perform organizational-level aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs while meeting technical, safety, and maintenance standards. Accurate maintenance execution and documentation support operational readiness and mission requirements.

What you'll do

• Perform organizational- and intermediate-level aircraft maintenance and inspections
• troubleshoot and repair airframe, powerplant, and related systems
• complete scheduled maintenance according to technical manuals
• document maintenance in electronic or paper systems
• support pre-flight, post-flight, and special inspections
• assist with parts removal and installation and system functional checks
• comply with safety and environmental regulations
• maintain tool control and foreign object debris prevention procedures
• support mission surge and operational tempo requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

aircraft mechanic i

aircraft maintenance

aircraft inspection

airframe

powerplant

troubleshooting

aircraft repair

technical manuals

flight-line environment

kodiak ak

vlinc

dhs/uscg aviation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or military equivalent is preferred; the role requires 2–4 years of aviation maintenance experience and the ability to obtain or maintain required security clearance.

About the employer

VLinc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Sector: 48.