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Light Industrial/Manufacturing

**Aircraft Structures Mechanic II** San Antonio, TX Posted: 9/10/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

212960

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

6

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Structures Mechanic II, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#212960

Job Description:

Seeking an Associate Structures Mechanic to join our E-4B team in San Antonio, TX.

Position Responsibilities:

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

• 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

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/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (E-4B or Depot Level)

• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures

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

Physical requirements:

1. Physically capable of working in a factory production environment which includes sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stair climbing, gripping, squeezing, and operating hand and power tools

2. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and work in elevated and/or confined spaces as required.

3. Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds), grip, squeeze, bend and twist at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, stand for long periods, kneel, reach, climb/balance, flexion/extension

4. Contact with sealants and solvents, exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms

6. Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material

7. Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation

8. On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 35 lbs

9. Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)

10. Frequent walking on flat surfaces

11. Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces

12. Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces

13. Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands

14. Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls

15. Occasional contact with metals

16. Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions

17. Frequent exposure to noise

18. Able to work on high reaches

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