• Flight Line Mechanic

    PDS Defense (Mobile, AL)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Flight Line Mechanic** Mobile, AL Posted: 1/14/2026

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    215001

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Shift:

    1

    Flight Line Mechanic

    **Location:** Mobile, AL

    **Job ID:** 215001

    **Company:** PDS Defense, Inc.

    Position Overview

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced **Flight Line Mechanic** to join our team in Mobile, AL. This role is responsible for performing functional test procedures, pre- and post-flight inspections, and preparing aircraft for test flights and delivery readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills and experience working with various aircraft systems in a manufacturing or MRO environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Perform functional test procedures and pre/post-flight inspections.

    + Troubleshoot, rig, repair, and replace aircraft structures, components, and systems of moderate complexity.

    + Maintain and rework aircraft components, including landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing systems, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and ventilation.

    + Service and repair cabin interior components.

    + Prepare documentation in accordance with company procedures.

    + Perform day-to-day aircraft maintenance tasks.

    + Operate and understand a wide variety of test equipment and tooling.

    + Support aircraft operations including refuel/defuel, jacking, and towing.

    Required Qualifications

    + Minimum **3 years aviation experience** , preferably in an aviation manufacturing or MRO environment.

    + **Valid Airframe License** required.

    + Ability to work a **rotating shift schedule** , including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

    + Must possess or be able to obtain a **valid passport** for unrestricted travel to Canada.

    + Vocational/Technical School credential required.

    Skills & Competencies

    + Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

    + Ability to interpret technical manuals, drawings, and engineering data.

    + Proficient in using test equipment and tooling.

    + Excellent attention to detail and adherence to safety standards.

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled