Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice

Taquan Air has been serving Southeast Alaska for more than 40 years. Based in Ketchikan Alaska, we operate 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 DeHavilland Beavers and Turbine Otters.

Have you ever dreamed of visiting 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 on the water, with 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.

Summary of essential job functions, responsibilities, and duties:

Assist our A&P Mechanics in maintaining De Havilland Beavers and Turbine Otters.

Learn all aspects of aircraft maintenance with hands on training.

Follow all company manuals and adhere to all applicable 14 CFR's, company policies and procedures and Safety Management System (SMS) program.

Duties include assisting in troubleshooting and repairing line discrepancies, preparing aircraft for Phase inspections, keeping company aircraft operating efficiently and safely, aircraft washing, and maintaining a clean and friendly working environment.

Excellent communication skills required with coworkers, operations, and freight departments.

Must be willing to work towards obtaining FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificates.

Pass pre-employment and drug/alcohol screening.

Possess an adequate set of tools.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to perform within a team environment and interact and collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Excellent communication skills including listening, oral and written communication, attention to detail, and responsiveness to various needs of the team and organization.

Ability to learn and become familiar with aircraft and instructions for continued airworthiness.

Problem-solving and independent strategic thinking skills.

Ability to work within a fast-paced environment, remain flexible, organized, and balance changing priorities, multitask projects, continuously reassessing, and reprioritize projects based upon the direction and supervision of the shift lead and Director of Maintenance.

Be an active participant in our SMS program.

Must be 18 years or older.

Strong interpersonal skills- must have a good sense of teamwork and collaboration.

Must be able to deal with interruptions and maintain efficiency.

Must be able to take and follow directions well.

Strong attention to detail

Ability to learn our aviation maintenance software Corridor.

Ability to learn various computer software systems.

Valid driver’s license.

May be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, paint, or fuel odors.

Activity 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.