• Flight Readiness Technician C

    PDS Defense (San Antonio, TX)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Flight Readiness Technician C** San Antonio, TX Posted: 10/12/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    213431

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Readiness Technician C, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#213431

    Job Description:

    Performs verification and inspection of flight component installation and operational functional testing of aircraft systems.

     

    Inspects and verifies troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and documents faulty components.

     

    Conducts inspection of pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification prior to delivery.

     

    Supports documentation of identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.

     

    Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection.

     

    Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance inspections in preparation for delivery.

     

    Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.

     

    Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead.

     

    Inspects, documents, and creates non-conformance records with minimal assistance

     

    Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role

    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

    * Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes

    * 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/st

    * Occasional contact with metals

    * Frequent exposure to noise

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

    Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends

     

    3+ years' experience in the aerospace industry

     

    3+ years of experience in quality inspection and/or auditing

     

    3+ years of experience working with Velocity and other 787 production applications

     

    Experience in a team environment

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

    FAA Airframe & Power Plant license

     

    3+ years of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience

     

    3+ years of 787 Program Experience

     

    2+ years of Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience

    Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications

    Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non-Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/NCR/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc.)

     

    Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    3+ year of flight line operations experience

    **Education / Experience:** Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

     

    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

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit **http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/** or **https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/**

    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