• Special Access Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III

    PDS Defense (San Antonio, TX)


    L - Mechanics

    **Special Access Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III** San Antonio, TX Posted: 7/11/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    211404

    Job Category:

    L - Mechanics

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    15

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#211404

    Job Description:

    * Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring

    * Ability and understanding of routing instructions and handling of harnesses.

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

    * Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs

    * Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring

    * Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft

    * Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems

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

    * Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.

    * Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools

    * Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments

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

    * Perform all duties of lower Electrical classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments

    Ability to perform the following requirements:

    * The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

    * Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms

    * Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.

    * Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

    * Read, write, and comprehend the English language

    * Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material

    * Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities

    * Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation

    * On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs

    * Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)

    * Frequent walking on flat surfaces

    * Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces

    * Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces

    * Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands

    * Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time

    * Occasional contact with metals

    * Frequent exposure to noise

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    * 10+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics and practices

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

    * 10+ years of experience with component and wire installation to include repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems

    * Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    * Experience with Avionics

    * Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.

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

    * FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant

    Education / Experience:

    HS/GED

    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