The Aircraft Maintenance Assistant at Pegasus Aviation Services is responsible for assisting Aircraft Maintenance Technicians perform high quality routine and non-routine maintenance for various types of aircraft. AMAs should possess basic math reasoning and troubleshooting skills and be somewhat mechanically inclined. Ability to read schematics a plus. The AMA position is a technical services position whose work routine varies while following strict safety and set procedures. It functions under supervisory direction or guidance of the Maintenance Duty Manager.

• Responsibilities
• + Aids various line maintenance related services of transport category aircraft, along with non-routine and routine line maintenance activities.

+ Complete all required maintenance records in an accurate and timely manner. + Interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics. + Operate all related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft. + Present a clean and neat work area to our customers. + Support all company policies and safety programs to include AS9100, OSHA and EPA guidelines. + Performing tasks in a fast-paced environment. + Professional appearance and attitude. + Candidate must be reliable and dependable. + Attention to detail and excellent customer service absolutely essential for success. + Other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications
• + To be considered for this position you must be enrolled in an Aircraft Maintenance Technician certification program so that you are in direct pursuit of either an Airframe Certificate or a Powerplant Certificate or both.

+ Possess a valid driver's license. + High School graduate or GED. + Must be able to work cohesively as part of a team, with multilevel guidance and supervision. + Must be willing to work long hours in inclement weather as necessary, while adhering to strict regulatory specifications and guidance. + Be at least 18 years of age. + Must be willing to work in inclement weather. + Good communication skills. + Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of right to work in the U.S. + Ability to lift 50 pounds comfortably. + Able to fluently read, write, speak and understand English. + Friendly and outgoing personality. + Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment. + Self-motivated, team player. + Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules. + Successfully complete a background investigation, including FBI fingerprints, criminal history and pre-employment drug test.

• Job ID
• 2026-24640
• Work Type
• On-Site
• Company Description
• Work Where it Matters
• Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation contractor.

As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At Pegasus, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

• For our shareholders
• , Pegasus provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
• For our government customers
• , Pegasus delivers efficient, flexible, and safe aviation services as it supports domestic and international passenger and freighter airlines.
• As a Pegasus employee
• , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values.

You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).