Aircraft Worker (F-35) at PKL Services, Inc in San Diego, California

Job Description:

About PKL Services Inc.
We are an elite provider ofskilled personnel, deliveringAerospace 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 Organizational Level (O-Level) maintenance in support to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) squadrons at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA.

As the Aircraft Worker, you will make repairs to aircraft following orders of higher-grade workers 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.

Additional duties include:
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, preservation, depreservation, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, re-assembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems in accordance with applicable directives and instructions.
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.
Prepare aircraft, components and/or parts for paint removal by cleaning/washing aircraft interior and exterior surfaces prior to coatings removal, in accordance with established procedures and technical requirements.
Inspect aircraft and components for any damage or defects after coatings removal and document such damage or defects on the maintenance work request worksheet.
Perform visual inspections for damage to aircraft surfaces and components; inspect for corrosion; and record findings on proper documentation.
Refinish, Repair Damaged Finishes on Aircraft Surfaces, and Paint Services.
Be knowledgeable of a variety of surface preparation methods and techniques and capable of selecting the appropriate technique/method for proper adherence of coating materials to meet high quality standards.
Prepare coating materials ensuring proper smoothness and flow consistency to meet specific thickness requirements or other tolerances and to prevent skips, runs, dry areas, and drips thereby minimizing rework.
Mix, thin, blend, match tints and tones in coating material and/or repair damaged finishes on aircraft surfaces and perform other journeyman level painting work.
Clean/wash aircraft and component interior and exterior surfaces prior to coatings application with various cleaning compounds.
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 towing of aircraft, adjusts and settings such as cable tension and seat movements settings and adjustments, obtain standard parts such as fuel and oil line connections and fittings, cable linkage, and spark plug cables and harnesses by referring to the parts manuals and by making comparisons with samples.
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.
Maintain a clean work environment. Cleaning as you go: sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash at the end of each shift.
May require programs assignment of additional Collateral Duties as spelled out in the Performance Work Statement.
Ensure all work is performed strictly in accordance with published Instructions/Manuals and Federal, State, and Local OSHA regulations.
Adhering to the Aircraft Confined Space Program.
Properly utilizing associated Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).
Subject to occasional travel.
Be available to workday shift or night shift.
Any and all other duties as directed by Aircraft Site Manager.

About you
Wed love to hear from you if you have:
A high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years USN/USMC/USAF Organizational level aircraft airframes/structural and corrosion control experience. F-35 experience preferred. If deemed by the Site Manager, this individual must acquire all Support Equipment licenses that are required for the position. Must have and maintain a valid State Drivers License.
Must be able to attain all qualifications during the 90-day probationary period.This position will require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Must be familiar with all Airframes work center O level publications relevant to the maintenance of the Type Model Series aircraft appropriate to the assignment and have a thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of the equipment/systems. Within 90 days of hiring, must be proficient with JTD and CMMS maintenance documentation system. Must possess the ability to perform all airframe work center designated tasks as outlined in the Interactive Electronic Maintenance Manual (IETM).
Working knowledge of the CNAFINST 4790.2 (NAMP), Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Standard Operating Procedures (NAMSOPs) and local NAMPSOP instructions.
Experience in the use and care of power tools, testing equipment and precision measuring devices in the maintenance and repair of aircraft.
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.
Any and all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager/Site Manager.

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:
$36.92 hour This is a full time/ non-exempt/ union position. The company sponsors group medical, dental, vision, basic life paid coverage plans for the employee/family. A $6.67 per hour 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 4.31 hours per pay period. (112 hours annual) 3-5 paid days in cases of bereavement leave. Paid Jury Duty. See CBA for specific details. 3-5 days for paid Bereavement Leave. See CBA for specific details. Employee Assistance Program (no cost). $75.00 employer contribution each month towards the Machinist Custom Choice Benefits. 40 paid Sick hours each calendar year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Primarily in a workshop/hangar environment but may traverse into high noise areas or near active jet aircraft operating ramps. Ability to both sit and stand 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. Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions. Normal color perception required. The noise level in the primary work environment is usually moderate but may require single or double hearing protection. 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 leadingAerospace Maintenance, Training,and Logistics Services companies.