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 this role

PKL Services Inc. provides F-18 organizational level (“O” Level) maintenance in support of Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX-9). Work is primarily performed at VX-9, Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS), China Lake, California 93555.

As the Aircraft Worker, you will make repairs to aircraft following orders of higher-grade worker in accordance with NAVAIR maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

Other responsibilities include:

• Shall make repairs to aircraft following orders of higher-grade worker in accordance with NAVAIR maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Shall assist in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit (APU), and ventilation and heating systems, removes cleans, reinstalls, or replaces defective parts, accessories, and components such as worn gaskets, couplings, and fittings, bad actuators, accumulators, gauges, sections of corroded fuel and oil lines.
• Workers may supervise the jacking and lowering of aircraft, adjusts and settings such as cable tension and seat movements settings and adjustments.
• May perform pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, enter in the maintenance records description of the work performed, and services engines and aircraft components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul required to keep aircraft safe operating condition.
• Ensure all work is performed strictly in accordance with published Instructions/Manuals and Federal, State, and Local OSHA regulations.
• Perform all other contractual requirements per Performance Work Statement of contract No: FA8108-17-D-0001, Task Order No: FA8108-21-F-0013 (“O” Level Maintenance Support Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific at VX-9).
• Must be able to attain all qualifications during the 90-day probationary period.
• Any and all other duties as directed by Aircraft Site Manager.

About you
We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Are authorized to work in the United States.
• A minimum of three (3) years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Must be able to attain and retain a US Government SECRET security clearance if billet requires it.
• At a minimum, all employees must maintain SECRET clearance eligibility during employment.
• Shall be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) card privileges to ensure access to flight line workspaces and critical information systems.
• Will possess 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.
• Shall perform requirements in a manner that meet or exceeds CNAFINST 4790.2 series, applicable Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Standard Operating Procedure (NAMPSOPs), Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs) and local NAMSOP instructions.
• Shall become familiar and develop a thorough understanding of document maintenance utilizing the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Information System (NALCOMIS) OOMA, automated maintenance documentation system within ninety (90) days of employment.

Travel:

TDY travel may be required on occasion.

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:

• $38.10 hour
• This is a full time/ non-exempt/ union position.
• Additional compensation for selected certifications.
• The company sponsors group medical, dental, vision, basic life paid coverage plans for the employee/family.
• A variable hourly Health & Welfare benefit is provided.
• 401k plan offered with a company contribution.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays per year.
• Employees will accrue PTO at a bi-weekly accrual rate of 4.85 hours per pay period. (126 hours annual)
• Up to four paid days for bereavement leave.
• Paid jury duty for up to one pay period.
• Up to $2,000 per year for work related education expenses.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Will traverse into high noise workshop areas or near active jet aircraft operating ramps.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key).
• 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.
• May be exposed at times to moderate discomforts such as heat, cold, rain, wind.

All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. We also work to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

PKL Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or any other protected class.

This 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.

(Revised 5-9-2023)