Aircraft Worker

PKL Services, Inc
Patuxent River, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2024 CLOSED ON 1/27/2024

Job Posting for Aircraft Worker at PKL Services, Inc

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. will provide E-2D, MH-60R, MH-60S, and P-8A organizational level (“O” Level) maintenance in support of Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX-1). Work will primarily be performed at VX-1, Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Patuxent River, MD. 20670.


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:


  • Make repairs to aircraft following orders of higher-grade worker.
  • Assist in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems.
  • Remove, clean, reinstall, 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,
  • May supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft, makes adjustments and settings such as cable tension and seat movement 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 parts manuals and by making comparisons with samples,
  • May perform pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections,
  • Enter in the maintenance records a description of the work performed.
  • Service engines and aircraft components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition.
  • 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.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States (U.S.).
  • A minimum of four (4) years of extensive experience in “O” Level aviation
  • 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 thought 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 to document maintenance utilizing the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Information System (NALCOMIS) OOMA, automated maintenance documentation system within ninety (90) days of employment.

Travel:


  • Twenty-five percent 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:


  • $36.82 hour
  • A Health & Welfare benefit of $7.00 per hour.
  • The company sponsors group medical, dental, vision, basic life paid coverage plans for the employee/family.
  • This is a full time/ non-exempt/ Temporary position.
  • Additional compensation for selected certifications.
  • Employee contribution to pension plan is required.
  • Twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
  • Employees will accrue PTO at a bi-weekly accrual rate of 3.69 hours per pay period. (96 hours annual)
  • Up to four paid days for bereavement leave.
  • 1.54 paid sick hours each pay period (up to 40 hours per year)
  • Paid jury duty for up to 40 hours.
  • Up to an 80% reimbursement for completion of outside work-related training courses.

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.

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