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**Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III** San Antonio, TX Posted: 9/29/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

213262

Job Category:

L - Mechanics

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

39

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

7

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a **747 Avionics Technician Level 3 in San Antonio, TX. JOB ID#: 213262**

****Will Require Onsite Interview in San Antonio, TX****

**Shift:** Variable shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd) based on business needs

**Travel:** Potential for up to 25%

**Security Clearance:** Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

**Interview Requirement:** Onsite interview in San Antonio, TX is required

Seeking a highly skilled **747 Avionics Technician Level 3** to support depot-level maintenance and modification activities. In this role, you'll perform complex electrical and avionics tasks on aircraft systems, ensuring precision and compliance with engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

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

+ Route and handle wire harnesses per routing instructions

+ Seal, wrap, bond, tie, and close wire harnesses and cables per standard processes

+ Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements

+ Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level electrical wiring modifications and repairs

+ Assemble, install, inspect, and modify wire bundles and electrical assemblies

+ Conduct operational and quality checks of aircraft systems

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

+ Interpret work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, and electronic orders

+ Operate riding-type electric powered elevating equipment

+ Coordinate, prepare, and move materials and tools

+ Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits

+ Perform duties of lower electrical classifications as needed

Physical & Functional Requirements

+ Ascend/descend vertical ladders; work in confined spaces

+ Lift loads up to 35 lbs; occasional 2-person lifts for heavier items

+ Frequent exposure to noise and elevated platforms

+ Use personal protective gear (face, eyes, ears, hands, arms)

+ Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

+ Read, write, and comprehend English

+ Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials

+ Maintain training certifications as required

+ Frequent reaching overhead, walking, standing, and balancing

+ Occasional climbing on 3–12 ft ladders or stands

+ Perform finger manipulation (1–3 hrs), crawling, squatting, bending/stooping, lying down

+ Operate foot controls for extended periods

+ Occasional contact with metals

Basic Qualifications

+ 10+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems

+ 10+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, and assembly drawings

+ 10+ years of experience with component and wire installation, repair, modification, testing, and troubleshooting

+ Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

+ Regular and predictable attendance required

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with avionics and depot-level/modification maintenance

+ FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant

+ Experience operating forklifts, mobile cranes, and powered elevating equipment

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

PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/ePlMC0R2ANfGQpN8fwGT6N?domain=dol.gov) and EEO is the Law Supplement (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/2ji7CgJx7OSAKDEkCotaGv?domain=dol.gov)

PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/SVkaCjRvAjfnDVo9H5iV66?domain=dol.gov) for more information.

As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/VrGvCkRw6kfOAP2Ni962JR?domain=e-verify.uscis.gov)

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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

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