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Light Industrial/Manufacturing

**Aircraft Mechanic II** San Antonio, TX Posted: 5/9/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

211312

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic II in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#211312

Job Description:

Regular and predictable attendance is required

2105SL - Aircraft Mechanic II - Elec-Mods – C-17

This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures' manuals. Job requirements: must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts, requires broad knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair, must have basic knowledge of electrical theory, must have thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers. This job requires working knowledge of technical publications. The incumbent receives technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician, will occasionally be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks, and may be required to make entries in aircraft logs and records. Must be able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs on and off aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components

• Perform complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables and fiber optic wiring.

• Understand wire handling and routing instructions.

• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes.

• Demonstrate technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modification/repair.

• Adhere to government and company procedural guidance, perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft work.

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems of moderate difficulty at the organizational or depot maintenance level.

• Performs aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.

• Performs assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.

• Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.

• Required to consult with management and peers to assess best work process.

• Will assist and train less senior employees.

• May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.

• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.

• Perform all duties of lower Electrics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments.

• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work.

• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.

• ·Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.

• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.

• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.

• Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

• Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime

• Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance.

• Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Avionics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at San Antonio.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.

• Position requires 4+ years of experience/knowledgeable in electrical/electronic theories and systems sufficient to perform assigned duties.

• ·Ability to work rotating shift.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.

• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

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

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

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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