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
To provide scheduled & unscheduled Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level maintenance, inspection and repair of KC-135 aircraft at Fairchild AFB WA.
This role is contingent upon contract award.
The Airframes Structural Mechanic II role involves installing/repairing airframe structural components and supporting electrical and avionics modifications requiring journeyman-level structural mechanic expertise.
The position is based at Fairchild AFB and may require domestic and international travel to meet Air Force mission needs.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Inspect, maintain, repair, and service aircraft structures and airframe components.
2. Perform aircraft sheet metal and structural modifications in accordance with technical procedures.
3. Interpret schematics, blueprints, shop sketches, and technical data.
4. Use color-coded aircraft piping and line charts.
5. Operate power tools and precision measuring devices for maintenance and repair tasks.
6. Prioritize workload to meet project schedules and deadlines.
7. Provide input for Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC) and Estimated Cost of Damage (ECOD) assessments.
8. Use of safety PPE is required.
9. Assist crew chiefs, electricians, and avionics technicians when required.
10. Work assigned shifts and complete daily turnover logs as required.
11. Perform other duties as directed by the Site Supervisor or Manager.
About you
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and possess a motor vehicle driver's license.
3. Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
4. Active or obtainable Secret security clearance.
5. Ability to obtain a passport for OCONUS travel.
6. Minimum three years of aircraft experience on an Air Force wide-body platform (preferably KC-135) or equivalent 5-level qualification.
7. Experience with sheet metal, fiberglass, and composite material structural repairs.
8. Strong knowledge of corrosion control and aircraft painting techniques.
9. Familiarity with Air Force maintenance publications, requirement cards, and IMDS/ETIMS procedures.
10. Ability to obtain Collateral Duty Inspector certification within required timeframe
11. Completion of Metal Bonded Repair and Advanced Composite Repair maintenance courses, desirable.
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 supports employees through every stage of life:
- This is a full time/ non-exempt/ non-union position.
- $39.58 hr.
- A Health & Welfare benefit of $4.65 hr. is 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:
1. This position requires normal physical functions.
2. Work may require frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.
3. May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
4. Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions, including the KC-135 cockpit.
5. Normal color/depth perception and no record of emotional instability are required.
6. May be required to work in areas in or near a hangar/ flight line that may be noisy at times.
7. May be exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind.
8. May be required to wear personal protective equipment when in or passing thru a hazardous area.
9. Office/shop environment, hangar and flightline
10. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times.
PKL Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
