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Description
About PKL Services Inc.
We are an elite provider of skilled personnel, delivering Aerospace Maintenance, Training, and Logistics Services, committed to continual improvement, exceeding customer expectations, and implementing quality standards in dynamic environments.
About the role
PKL Services will be providing contractor Intermediate and Depot Level maintenance in support of PMA-226, Adversary and Specialized Aircraft at Naval Air Station Fallon, NV.
The Aircraft Mechanic II (Avionics) inspects, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces aircraft components including radar, instrumentation, flight controls, and communications components, among others. This mechanic also performs depot-level work including inspection, refurbishment, and harvesting components prior to airframe disposal.
Key responsibilities include:
• Performs both unscheduled and scheduled maintenance to include periodic, hourly, calendar, phase and conditional inspections.
• Test and troubleshoot avionics components at the intermediate level while making repairs and/or overhaul, to return/keep the aircraft in a safe operating condition.

• Modify/upgrade aircraft systems using government-provided technical data and kits. Perform validation/verification of first installs as required, documenting issues.

• Accurately documenting all accomplished maintenance via Nalcomis/OOMA automated system.

• Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to other technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.

• Expected to be key player on small team with limited career fields using cross-utilization training to accomplish tasks outside of normal categories.

• Ensures that technical date usage and proper safety procedures and precautions are followed in hangar deck areas.

• Perform Quality Control Inspector duties if assigned.

• Any and all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Site Manager.

Required educational/skills background:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent to 6+ years' experience in military aviation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior qualified/certified 7-level with a minimum of three (3) years' F-16 experience performing as an Avionics Specialist or Navy equivalent.
About you
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least six (6+) years of aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair experience of which three (3) years of experience is on F-16 aircraft.
• Ability to work on a small team performing F-16 modifications and refurbishment, often performing work outside the avionics career field with appropriate training.
• Perform reciprocal training for other team members as needed to assist in the avionics field.
• Proficiency with NALCOMIS OOMA automated maintenance documentation system within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to acquire and maintain all Support Equipment licenses that are required for the position.
• Ability to perform all avionics work center designated tasks as outlined in the Interactive Electronic Maintenance Manual (IETM).
• Knowledge of the learning process and how to transfer technical knowledge to less qualified personnel, including the ability to express thoughts in both oral and written communications.
• Working knowledge of the CNAFINST 4790.2 (NAMP), Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Standard Operating Procedures (NAMSOPs) and local NAMPSOP instructions or ability to quickly grasp this knowledge after employment.
• A valid State Driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship.

• Must be able to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package that support employees through every stage of life:

• This is a full time/ non-exempt/ non-union position.
• $60.66 hr.
• An hourly Health & Welfare benefit of $4.93 hr provided.
• The company sponsors group medical, dental, vision, basic life paid coverage plans for the employee/family. Employee contributions required.
• 401k plan.
• 40 paid Sick hours each year.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Employees will accrue PTO at a bi-weekly accrual rate (80 hours annual).
• Paid Jury Duty.
• 3-5 days for paid Bereavement Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (no cost).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• This position requires normal physical functions.
• Work may require frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.
• May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
• Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions, including the F-16 cockpit.
• Normal color/depth perception and no record of emotional instability are required.
• May be required to work in areas in or near a hangar/ flight line that may be noisy at times.
• May be exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment when in or passing through a hazardous area.
• Office environment, hangar and flightline.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times.
PKL Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or any other protected class.
Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables PKL Services to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading Aerospace Maintenance, Training, and Logistics Services companies.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. We also work to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.