KC-135 APG / Crew Chief (II)

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 the role To provide scheduled & unscheduled Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level maintenance, inspection and repair of KC-135 aircraft at Fairchild AFB WA. The APG/Crew Chief Technician Mechanic II role oversees day-to-day aircraft servicing and maintenance activities, ensures compliance with Air Force technical orders and established procedures, and supports sortie generation by coordinating maintenance actions with cross-functional teams. The position is based at Fairchild AFB and may require domestic and international travel to meet Air Force mission needs. This role is contingent upon contract award. Key responsibilities include: 1. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, servicing, and operational checks on KC-135 airframe, powerplant, hydraulics, landing gear, fuel, and general aircraft systems. 2. Troubleshoot malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, maintenance manuals, and diagnostic tools to identify and correct system discrepancies. 3. Remove, repair, install, adjust, and test aircraft components including panels, control surfaces, actuators, pumps, engines, and associated mechanical assemblies. 4. Lead and coordinate daily aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring proper task prioritization to support launch, recovery, red-ball, and quick-turn operations. 5. Conduct preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections, verifying aircraft status, identifying discrepancies, and initiating required corrective actions. 6. Document all maintenance actions in aircraft forms, digital maintenance systems, and discrepancy logs in accordance with Air Force standards and regulatory requirements. 7. Ensure strict compliance with technical orders, safety requirements, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and quality assurance guidelines. 8. Oversee aircraft servicing operations including fueling, oil servicing, hydraulic replenishment, tire pressure checks, and oxygen system servicing. 9. Coordinate maintenance actions with propulsion, hydraulics, avionics, electrical/environmental, and other specialty shops to resolve cross-system issues. 10. Verify proper operation of flight control systems, engines, landing gear, and supporting subsystems through functional tests and operational checks. 11. Participate in phase, isochronal, and special inspections, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions. 12. Maintain strict adherence to technical orders, safety protocols, quality assurance procedures, and proper use of required PPE. 13. Support other duties assigned by the Site Supervisor or Shift Lead. About youWe'd love to hear from you if you have: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Minimum three years of aircraft experience on an Air Force wide-body platform (preferably KC-135) or equivalent 5-level qualification. 3. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and Common Access Card 4. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and possess a motor vehicle driver's license. 5. Must obtain a passport for OCONUS travel. 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 supports employees through every stage of life: This is a full time/ non-exempt/ non-union position. $39.58 hr. wage. A Health & Welfare benefit of $5.09 hr. is provided. The company sponsors group medical, dental, vision, basic life paid coverage plans for the employee/family. Employee contributions required. 401k plan. 40 paid Sick hours each year. Eleven (11) paid holidays. Employees will accrue PTO at a bi-weekly accrual rate (80 hours annual). Paid Jury Duty. 3-5 days for paid Bereavement Leave. Employee Assistance Program (no cost). Physical Demands and Work Environment: 1. This position requires normal physical functions. 2. Work may require frequent bending, reaching, and climbing. 3. May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers. 4. Capability to work on elevated platforms, ladders, and aircraft surfaces. 5. Must tolerate exposure to varying weather conditions, noise levels, and aircraft operational environments. 6. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety glasses, and fall-protection harnesses when required. 7. Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions. 8. Normal color/depth perception and no record of emotional instability are required. 9. May be required to work in areas in or near a hangar/ flight line that may be noisy at times. 10. May be exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind. 11. Office/shop environment, hangar and flightline 12. 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.