Aircraft Flight Line Crew Chief

Pkl-Services,-Inc; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

401(k) plan

Health & Welfare benefit

11 paid holidays

Vacation accrual 112 hours/year

Sick leave 56 hours/year

Bereavement pay 3–5 days

Jury duty paid

Job summary

PKL Services Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Flight Line Crew Chief at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.

The role involves launching and recovering aircraft, performing maintenance, ground handling, servicing, and End of Runway operations for F-15 platforms, including parts removal, installation, and troubleshooting of secondary power systems. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, be authorized to work in the U.S., hold a 7-level Crew Chief with at least six years of F-15 experience, and be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• 7-level Crew Chief with ≥6 years F-15 experience.
• Capability to operate support equipment.
• Ability to use electronic tech data (e-tools).
• Knowledge of Air Force maintenance publications/instructions/manuals.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform required F-15 maintenance, ground handling and servicing.
• Conduct pre-/post-/through-flight, phase, acceptance, transfer and special inspections.
• Launch and recovery of aircraft; EOR operations; rapid aircraft turns.
• Conduct hot pit refueling operations and ground system tests.
• Washing, lubrication, maintenance, and modification of aircraft and equipment.
• Remove and replace F-15/F-15SG parts; installation and troubleshooting of secondary power components.
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and related systems; check clearances and tolerances.
• Inspect and operate aerospace ground equipment; review maintenance forms and records for complete documentation.

Skills

Crew Chief certification (7-level)

F-15 experience

Operate support equipment

Electronic tech data (e-tools)

AF maintenance publications knowledge

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

• Mountain Home AFB,815 Alpine St, Bldg 211,Mountain Home, ID, 83647,United States

Base Pay

• $38.36 / Hour

Employee Type

• FT Non-Exempt

Required Degree

• High school

Travel

• 15%

Manage Others

• Yes

Contact information

• Name John McKeon
• Phone [phone] ext.107
• Email [e-mail]

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.

The Aircraft Flight Line Crew Chief shall perform Launch and recovery of aircraft. Perform required maintenance and ground handling, servicing, and End of Runway (EOR) operations. Remove and replace F-15 aircraft parts and accessories/components (to include removal, installation and troubleshooting of secondary power system components).

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform required F-15 maintenance and ground handling and servicing.
• Perform basic pre-flight, post- flight, thru-flight, phase, acceptance, transfer & special inspections.
• Launch and recovery of aircraft; EOR operations; quick turns of aircraft.
• Hot Pit refueling operations, maintenance ground tests, corrosion control.
• Washing, lubrication, maintenance, and modification of aircraft and equipment.
• Remove and replace F-15 aircraft parts and accessories/components (to include removal, installation and troubleshooting of secondary power system components).
• Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft hydraulic, and other related systems, structures, components, and related equipment.
• Remove and replace F-15SG aircraft parts and accessories/components with the demonstrated skill to adjust and settings according to established specifications.
• Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
• Proper use of hand tools and test equipment, as required.
• Inspect and operate powered and nonpowered aerospace ground equipment.
• Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation.
• Perform duties as defined by applicable Air Force Instructions (AFIs), along with any USAF like functions typically performed within their associated career field.
• All other duties as directed by the Program Manager/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.
• Qualified/certified 7-level Crew Chief with a minimum of six (6) years F-15 experience as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist or equivalent duties.
• Capable of operating support equipment.
• Be able to use electronic tech data (e-tools).
• Knowledge of Air Force maintenance publications/instructions/manuals.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance.

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:

• Wage: $38.36 per hr.
• Health & Welfare benefit of $7.00 per hour
• Full time/hourly/ 40 hours a week
• Union position
• 401(k) plan
• Company Health & Welfare benefit provided to support medical, dental, vision, basic life plans.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays per year.
• Employees will accrue up to 112 hours of vacation per year.
• Up to fifty-six (56) paid sick hours each calendar year.
• Three to five days of bereavement pay for death in family.
• Up to forty (40) paid hours for jury duty service per year.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• May be required to work in areas in or near a hangar/ flight line that may be noisy at times.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times.
• Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions, including the F-15 cockpit.
• May be exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment when in or passing thru a hazardous area.
• 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.
• Normal color/depth perception.
• No record of emotional instability.

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.