Aircraft Mechanic Ii (Airframes)

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About the role

PKL Services will be providing contractor Organizational Level (O-Level) maintenance in support to VRM-50 at Naval Base Coronado (NAS North Island), Coronado, CA.

The Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframes) performs scheduled/unscheduled Organizational Level maintenance on MV-22B aircraft airframe, power plants, structures and related systems.

This mechanic must have a combination of experience to repair composite and sheet metal, aircraft structures and hydraulic components of a difficulty level deemed moderate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performs both unscheduled and scheduled maintenance to include periodic, hourly, calendar, phase and conditional inspections.
• Corrosion prevention and treatment on squadron aircraft and support equipment.
• Service systems and airframe/engine components at the organizational echelon level while making repairs, short of overhaul, to keep the aircraft in safe operating condition.
• Accurately documenting all accomplished maintenance via Nalcomis/OOMA automated system.
• Responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to lower-level technicians throughout all aircraft modifications and/or maintenance efforts.
• Assists in the aircraft launch and recovery cycles in support of the daily flight schedule.

• If tasked to become a plane captain by the site manager, inspects aircraft by accomplishing and documenting daily, pre-fight and post flight inspections.
• Acts as a qualified director, walker or brake rider in the towing of aircraft.
• Ensuring that proper safety procedures and precautions are followed on the flight line and in hanger deck areas.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Site Manager.

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Shall possess four (4) years of aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair experience of which two (2) years of experience is required on V-22 or military fixed-wing propeller aircraft.

• In lieu of previous mentioned aircraft experience, those with 5 years military aircraft experience with a valid Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) or Federal Communication Commission (FCC) license is acceptable.

• Must have the technical ability to qualify as a CMV-22B Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) within the first 90 days of employment.

• Must be proficient with NALCOMIS OOMA automated maintenance documentation system within first 90 days of employment.

• Must acquire and maintain all Support Equipment licenses that are required for the position.

• Must possess the ability to perform all airframe work center designated tasks as outlined in the Interactive Electronic Maintenance Manual (IETM).

• 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.

• Working knowledge of the CNAFINST 4790.2 (NAMP), Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Standard Operating Procedures (NAMSOPs) and local NAMPSOP instructions.

• Must be able to maintain a valid State Driver’s license.

• This position will require U.S. citizenship and the eligibility for 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/ union position.
• $41.08 hour
• $6.90 hr. as a Health & Welfare benefit.
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• $75.00 employer contribution each month towards the Machinist Custom Choice Benefits.
• The company sponsors group medical, dental, vision, basic life paid coverage plans for the employee/family. Employee contributions required.
• 401k plan. The company will match 55% of the first 6% of the employees contribution.
• 40 paid Sick hours each year.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays & 2 floating holidays per year.
• Employees will accrue PTO at a bi-weekly accrual rate (144 hours annual). See CBA.
• 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).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Primarily in a workshop 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.
• 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.