PRIMARY FUNCTION    

The Aircraft Mechanic I performs maintenance on P3 and C130 aircraft.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•    Perform maintenance on aircraft, structures specific items per aircraft drawings, including avionics, mechanical systems, and/or ground support
equipment.
•    Troubleshoot systems as required to meet customer needs.
•    Document maintenance as per Quality Assurance (QA) and established regulatory requirements.
•    Perform regular Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks.
•    Maintain control tools. Report missing, lost, found, or unattended tools to the supervisor.
•    Inventory and inspect tools on a regular basis and replace worn or broken tools.
•    Comply with safety rules and regulations while performing day to day maintenance. Promptly
report all accidents, injuries, safety violations, and/or unsafe practices or procedures to
supervisor.
•    Enter in the maintenance records a detailed description of the work performed and verify the
work was performed satisfactorily.
•    The Aircraft Mechanic I, structures specific, may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
NA

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
•    Beginner to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite. 
•    Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. 
•    Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.
•    Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
and procedure manuals.
•    Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•    Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management
and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members.
•    Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
•    Ability to follow a process.
•    Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up.
•    Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
•    Must be able to communicate issues to management.
•    Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures 
•    Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
•    High degree of self-motivation

QUALIFICATIONS: 
•    High School Diploma or equivalent required.
•    Requires a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (A&P) Airframe and Powerplant certification
•    5+ years of aircraft maintenance (P-3 or C-130) experience with fixed wing commercial, Government or DOD
aircraft required.
•    Experience supporting a NASA/DoD contract.
•    Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field required.
•    Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.