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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.

PKL Services Inc. is contracted to maintain and operate Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG and United States Air Force (USAF) F-15E aircraft and equipment assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing located at Mountain Home AFB (MHAFB), Idaho. PKL employees at this site are subject to a Union/Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) regarding employment terms and work rules.

Key responsibilities of the Flightline Weapons Technician include:

• When required, perform End-of-Runway (EOR) duties and weapons expediter IAW AFMAN 21-206 and DAFI 21-101. Which include tracking of weapons expenditures, tracking rounds fired and oversight of armament systems maintenance and loading operations.

• Install and remove all armament Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) and Normally Installed Equipment (NIE) to Facilitate Other Maintenance (FOM) or for repair action, to include acceptance and transfer inspections.

• Perform aircraft troubleshooting, repair actions, and perform aircraft armament systems functional checks and on-equipment Dash-6 inspection requirements on in-use AME.

• Maintain qualifications/certifications on munitions per the Test & Training Munitions List (TTML).

• Maintain qualification on designated weapons-related qualification tasks for the RSAF, to include installation/removal of P5 pods or similar pods.

• Ensure RSAF weapons technicians supervise the loading and unloading of one aircraft at a time. The contractor shall assist in training all aspects of aircraft loading/unloading operations.

• Perform duties as defined by applicable Air Force Instructions (AFIs), along with any USAF like functions typically performed within Armament Systems Specialist associated career field.

• Any and 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.

• Minimum six (6) years previous experience in Aircraft Armament Systems weapons loading/maintenance or equivalent duties.

• Prior F-15 experience preferred.

• Must be able to obtain and retain 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:

• Wage: $35.36 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• 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, including the F-15 cockpit.
• Normal color/depth perception and no record of emotional instability are required.
• May be required to work in areas in or near a hangar/ flight line that may be noisy at times.
• 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.
• Office environment, hangar and flightline
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud at times

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.