• Aircraft Mechanic II

    PDS Defense (San Antonio, TX)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Aircraft Mechanic II** San Antonio, TX Posted: 6/6/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    211710

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    7

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking Aircraft Structures Mechanic II, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#211710

    Job Description:

    Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical area

     

    * Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure

    * Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes

    * Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair

    * Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts

    * Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components

    * Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems

    * Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.

    * Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests

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

    * Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds

    * Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications

    * Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met

    * This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

    * The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle

    * The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure

    Required Skills:

    * 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless

    * 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures

    * 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns

    * 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft

    * Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload

    Preferred Skills:

    * Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (JAWACS or Depot Level)

    * Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

    Typical Experience/Education:

    High school diploma or GED and typically 4+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    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:

    Secret

     

    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