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Light Industrial/Manufacturing

**Mechanic-Fuel Systems** San Antonio, TX Posted: 10/9/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

213041

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

3

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Aviation Mechanic-Fuel Systems, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#213041

Job Description:

We are seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as Aircraft Assembly Technicians. In this role, you will play a crucial

part in the assembly and integration of various components to build and attach major wing assemblies. Your expertise will be essential in performing procedures related to fuselage and wing joining, as well as the installation and rework of plumbing, electrical components, systems, and structures.

Position Responsibilities:

* Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings and/or specifications

* Use chemical lubricants, solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes

* Using a computer in a production environment

*Assemble and install parts, structural components and sub-assemblies to build and attach major wing assemblies. This includes sealing, plumbing system and electrical components. Work on composite/metal aircraft

*Using drills and high impact vibratory tools (bucking, riveting), in addition to screwdrivers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, torque wrenches, crimpers, cable tools and various other hand tools

* Inspect work for quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris)

* Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g., scissors lifts, elevated work platforms)

* This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

* Ability to access/enter a wing fuel tank opening (approximately 18 inch x 10 inch opening)

* 1+ years of experience with various types of hand held power tools

* 1+ years of experience following oral and written instructions

* Able and willing to work a variable shift.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

* 1+ years of experience in assembly or mechanical work

* 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment

* 1+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics or similar industry; this can include education and military.

Physical Requirements

* This position will require working in confined spaces of the wing fuel cells for extended periods

*Continuous (6-8 Hrs) Flexion/extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), Lying down (back, side, front), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist, walking

* Frequent (3-6 Hrs) exposure to constant noise and inside a confined space.

* Continuous (6-8 Hrs) bending at the waist, handling (holding/grasping), standing, use of high impact vibratory tools, working from an elicited platform

* Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds

* Continuous (6-8 Hrs) Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting)

* Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other)

* Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings or documents

Education / Experience:

Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

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