Aircraft Mechanic Helper

Job Overview

Yulista Contract Services LLC is providing full on‑site and off‑site maintenance flight and functional check flight operations to support the U.S. Army Flight Test Directorate (AFTD) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The support will be conducted in accordance with current Army directives, including, but not limited to, AR 95‑1 and AR 95‑20. Areas of support include completion of all maintenance test flights on AFTD aircraft, fault isolation and troubleshooting, and management of internal contractor pilot and non‑rated crew member flight records.

• Primarily serve as a member of the aircraft tow team, with occasional assistance in jacking aircraft and disconnecting instruments, ignition systems, and fuel and oil lines.
• Assist aircraft mechanics in dismantling, repairing, overhauling, or replacing parts and assemblies such as engines, plumbing and hydraulic systems, and aircraft structural sections.
• Perform routine duties including furnishing materials, tools and supplies to mechanics, lifting and holding materials in place during operations, cleaning work areas, machines, tools, and equipment, and cleaning aircraft interior and exterior parts and assemblies with solvents or other cleaning solutions.
• Assist flight line mechanics, workers, or servicers in servicing and repairing aircraft prior to flight.
• Use the ACN logbook system and other computer‑based technical manuals.
• Maintain on‑time schedules for assigned projects.
• Perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff, including interactions with other crew members.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Perform basic mathematical computations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Maintenance background and mechanical inclination.
• Must currently have or be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn additional computer skills/software programs.
• Accurate data entry into databases.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and will perform post‑offer, pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Preference will be given to Yulista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Yulista 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).

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.

It is Yulista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.