Seasonal Airframe And Power Plant Mechanic

Taquan Air has been serving Southeast Alaska for more than 40 years. Based in Ketchikan Alaska, we fly year-round to a variety of communities on Prince of Wales, Revillagigedo and Annette Islands as well as to mainland Alaska with our fleet of DE Havilland Beavers and Turbine Otters.

Have you ever dreamed of visiting Alaska? Living in Alaska? This job is your ticket to that dream. Come see for yourself why we all love it here. Learn what it's like to maintain aircraft that live only on the water, no wheels on our aircraft. We all think you will love it and make it your home! Alaska is still truly the last frontier, come see its beauty for yourself, and join our team.

Taquan Air is seeking 3 seasonal (March through September) Airframe and Power Plant mechanics to join our team and help maintain our Beaver and Otter fleet. Taquan Air offers extremely competitive pay, housing for the seasonal period, and transportation to and from work. Taquan Air will also ship your tools.

Summary of essential job functions, responsibilities, and duties:

• Maintain De Havilland Beavers and Turbine Otters.
• Perform Phase inspections on company aircraft.
• Follow all company manuals and adhere to all applicable 14 CFR's, company policies and procedures and Safety Management System (SMS) program.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshoot and fix line discrepancies, keep company aircraft operating efficiently and safely.
• Maintain a clean and friendly working environment.
• Pass pre-employment and drug/alcohol screening.
• Possess an adequate set of tools.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Possess Airframe and Power Plant certificates.

• Possess a Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to learn various computer software systems.
• Be an active participant in our SMS program.
• Must be able to take and follow directions well.
• Excellent communication skills including listening, oral and written communication, attention to detail, and responsiveness to various needs of the team and organization.
• Ability to perform within a team environment, interact, and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn and become familiar with company aircraft and instructions for continued airworthiness.
• Problem-solving and independent strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure within a fast-paced environment and multitask efficiently while remaining flexible and organized.
• Be able to balance changing priorities and multitask projects, while continuously reassessing and reprioritizing projects based upon the direction and supervision of the Shift Lead and Director of Maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal skills- must have a good sense of teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills including listening, oral and written communication, attention to detail, and responsiveness to various needs of the team and organization.
• Must be able to deal with interruptions and maintain efficiency.
• May be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, paint, or fuel odors.
• Be able to perform activities such as: standing, sitting, squatting, walking, bending, and stretching for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Must be able to lift items from elevated levels (< 40 lbs.) as required by job duties.

Schedule: Seasonal (March through September)

Pay: Depending on experience

Shift Schedule: 5 days a week, Day shift and Evening shift

Housing: Provided.

Travel:Round trip ticket to Ketchikan at the start of the season and back to your home at the end of the season.

Tool Shipping: We will ship your tools via Alaska Airlines Cargo, up to 200lbs from and to your home of record.