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**C-17 General Mechanic II** San Antonio, TX Posted: 1/20/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

215091

Job Category:

L - Mechanics

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

39

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

3

C-17 General Mechanic II – San Antonio, TX

**Location:** San Antonio, TX

**Job ID:** 215091

**Shifts:** Must be available to work variable shifts (1st & 2nd), including possible overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Overview

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced **C-17 General Mechanic II** to support aircraft maintenance and modification operations at our San Antonio, TX location. This is a **100% onsite** role requiring hands-on mechanical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to support mission-critical workloads.

Key Responsibilities

+ Maintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures and structural components.

+ Troubleshoot and repair airframe, power plant, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, mechanical components, and flight controls.

+ Utilize aircraft systems knowledge to diagnose malfunctions and restore full operational condition.

+ Interpret and apply technical documentation, blueprints, engineering drawings, technical orders, and manufacturer manuals.

+ Perform close‑tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation in critical structural areas.

+ Locate blind holes and install new structural items onto existing structures.

+ Complete sealing, painting, shimming, and corrosion‑prevention processes per standard repair procedures.

+ Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot‑level structural modifications and repairs.

+ Work safely in accordance with Hazardous Energy and Lockout/Tagout requirements.

+ Support cross-functional teams (mechanics, avionics, electrics) to meet schedule and cost goals.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

+ Ability to ascend/descend vertical ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift 35 lbs.

+ Occasional 2-person lifts for items over 50 lbs.

+ Frequent standing, walking, reaching overhead, balancing on ladders/stands, or working on elevated platforms.

+ Occasional squatting, crawling, bending/stooping, lying down, and using foot controls.

+ Exposure to noise, metals, and hazardous materials.

+ Ability to pass visual acuity and color‑perception tests.

+ Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.

+ Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

+ Must obtain and maintain required certifications and pass an assessment at the end of training.

Basic Qualifications

+ **4+ years of hands-on experience** performing the duties listed above.

+ Experience using basic hand tools in technical or mechanical environments.

+ Experience working with aircraft systems such as hydraulics, flight controls, fuel systems, engines, landing gear, or interior/exterior components.

+ Experience in aircraft repair, modification, and/or tooling operations.

+ Ability to work variable shifts and maintain regular, predictable attendance.

+ Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience working specifically on **C-17 aircraft** .

+ Experience in **heavy aircraft maintenance** .

+ Ability to operate forklifts and electric-powered elevating equipment.

Education & Experience

+ High School diploma or GED **and** typically 3+ years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience, **OR** an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., vocational or technical school).

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

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