Akima Facility Operations (AFO) provides a full spectrum of air operations support for the United States Air Force located at Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL. Material management is one of the key components to the success of the operation. The position availible is a Tool and Part Technician.

• Maintain a stock of serviceable aircraft parts.
• Identify, control, and sort parts, including tagging, preservation and shelf life.
• Perform incoming parts inspections for correct part number, shipping damage, warranty claims billing and shipping.
• Separate and store repairable and rejected parts; such parts will be identified and stored in areas separate from serviceable parts.
• Control inventory and maintain the parts room in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Secure approvals and purchase parts; ensure the best economic decision regarding parts purchases, shipping and receiving.
• Process parts and supply invoices in a timely manner.
• Track and receive all orders.
• Perform receiving inspections and comply with the repair station’s Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) program under supervision of the COMBS Manager.
• Proactively establish and maintain professional internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and tight time constraints.
• Self-motivated, team player.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of aircraft parts and tools.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Drive and operate a forklift in confined areas.
• 5 Years of industry experience.
• 5 Years of computer skills and using programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Extensive Customer Service experience required.
• U.S. citizen with current Driver’s License.
• HS Diploma.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities 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 AFO, 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, AFO 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, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO 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.