KC-135 Avionics Technician II

• Location
  
  E. Bong St.,Fairchild Air Force Base, WA, 99011,United States
• Base Pay $39.58 / Hour
• Other Compensation $3,000 Sign on Bonus; $5,000 in Relocation Allowance
• Relocation Expense Covered Yes
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others No

• Name John M Mc Keon
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About PKL Services Inc.
We are an elite provider ofskilled personnel, delivering

Aerospace Maintenance, Training,and Logistics Services, committed to continual improvement, exceeding customer expectations, and implementing quality standards in dynamic environments.

To provide scheduled & unscheduled Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level maintenance, inspection and repair of KC-135 aircraft at Fairchild AFB WA.

This role is contingent upon contract award.

Avionics Technician Mechanic II role involves installing/replacing/repairing avionics components; supporting electrical and avionics modifications requiring journeyman level avionics mechanic expertise.

The position is based at Fairchild AFB and may require domestic and international travel to meet Air Force mission needs.

1. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and functional checks on KC-135 avionics systems including navigation, communication, radar, flight control, and mission equipment.

2. Troubleshoot and diagnose system faults using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, multimeters, oscilloscopes, BITE equipment, and aircraft-specific diagnostic tools.

3. Remove, repair, install, and test LRUs, wiring assemblies, sensors, antennas, circuit boards, and other avionics hardware.

4. Conduct operational checks, system alignments, and post-maintenance functional tests to verify airworthiness and compliance with Air Force standards.

5. Document all maintenance actions accurately in aircraft forms, digital maintenance systems, and daily maintenance/discrepancy logs.

6. Perform software loads, configuration changes, firmware updates, and equipment calibration as required.

7. Verify the integrity of aircraft wiring, connectors, and grounding systems by performing continuity, insulation, and bonding checks.

8. Support launch, recovery, red-ball, and quick-turn maintenance operations to ensure mission readiness.

9. Participate in phase, isochronal, and special inspections, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.

10. Maintain strict adherence to technical orders, safety protocols, quality assurance procedures, and proper use of required PPE.

11. Coordinate with crew chiefs, electrical/environmental technicians, and maintenance control to resolve complex avionics issues and support sortie generation.

12. Support other duties assigned by the Site Supervisor or Shift Lead.

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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.
• 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.
• Up to fifty‑six (56) paid sick hours each calendar 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).

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…