Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead
Akima, LLC · Anchorage, AK
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Akima, LLC (industrial) in Anchorage, AK. Provide technical leadership and guidance to Aircraft Maintenance Technicians during maintenance operations.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1998 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $77k–$106k, from 99 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- PLC 39%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Akima, LLC in Anchorage
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Responsibilities
- ◆Perform aircraft transit inspections and identify maintenance discrepancies.
- ◆Troubleshoot and diagnose aircraft mechanical and electrical systems.
- ◆Perform removal and replacement of defective components and conduct operational checks.
- ◆Conduct aircraft system testing to ensure proper functionality prior to return to service.
- ◆Interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- ◆Operate tools, power equipment, and ground support equipment required to perform maintenance.
- ◆Complete all required maintenance documentation accurately and in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.
Leadership and Training
Responsibilities
- ◆Provide technical leadership and guidance to Aircraft Maintenance Technicians during maintenance operations.
- ◆Train, mentor, and coach junior AMTs on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safety standards.
- ◆Assist in the development of training materials and onboarding processes for new technicians.
- ◆Assign and prioritize daily maintenance tasks to ensure efficient workflow and timely aircraft servicing.
- ◆Review and approve technician time records in accordance with company policy.
- ◆Monitor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
- ◆Serve as the primary technical resource for troubleshooting complex maintenance issues.
- ◆Review maintenance documentation and logbook entries for accuracy and completeness.
- ◆Communicate operational status, delays, or maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Duty Manager.
- ◆Assist in coordinating manpower and workload distribution during operational periods.
- ◆Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to company safety programs.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Qualifications
- ✓FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License required.
- ✓Minimum 3–5 years of aircraft maintenance experience preferred.
- ✓Previous lead, crew lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
- ✓Must be at least 18 years of age.
- ✓Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- ✓Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with tight time constraints.
- ✓Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
- ✓Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- ✓Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- ✓Must be able to obtain and maintain airport security badging, including TSA fingerprint-based criminal history records check and pre-employment drug testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Previous Lead AMT, Crew Chief, or supervisory experience.
- ✓Experience working in line maintenance operations supporting commercial aircraft.
- ✓Experience on transport category aircraft such as B777, B747, B737, B767, or Airbus A319/A320/A321.
- ✓Familiarity with airport ground operations and maintenance coordination in active ramp environments.
- ✓Experience training or mentoring junior mechanics.
responsibilities
and may be modified as operational needs change. Employees may be required to work overtime as necessary to support operational requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Job ID
2026-26071
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pegasus Aviation Services, an Akima company, is not just another aviation
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The AMT Lead is responsible for performing advanced aircraft maintenance while providing technical leadership, training, and coordination for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). This position ensures aircraft maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
The AMT Lead serves as a working lead, assisting the Maintenance Duty Manager by assigning tasks, monitoring work progress, troubleshooting technical issues, approving technician time records, and ensuring maintenance documentation is accurate and complete. This role also plays a key part in training and developing junior technicians and maintaining high standards of operational reliability, safety, and quality maintenance performance.
Experience on common transport category aircraft such as B777, B747, B737, B767, and/or Airbus A319/A320/A321 is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures and FAA regulations.
- •Ability to troubleshoot complex aircraft mechanical and electrical systems.
- •Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and schematics.
- •Strong leadership, training, communication, and organizational skills.
- •Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate maintenance activities in a time-sensitive operational environment.
- •Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Physical Demands
- •Lift, push, pull, and move components weighing up to 50–60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- •Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
- •Use hands and tools to perform maintenance tasks.
- •Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- •Have sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to safely perform aircraft maintenance duties, including reading technical manuals, identifying components, and conducting inspections.
Work Environment
- •Work is typically performed outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, including rain, snow, wind, and extreme temperatures.
- •Ability to work from lift platforms up to 100 feet, use ladders up to 8 feet, and stair platforms up to 30 feet.
- •Operation of airport vehicles and ground support equipment.
- •Noise levels may vary from moderate to high, and hearing protection may be required.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt (Hourly)
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