Ready For your career to Take Flight?
PDS Tech Commercial is looking for passionate Aircraft Mechanics to join our team in San Antonio, TX.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and excel in precision work, this opportunity is for you!
About the Role:
As an Aircraft Mechanic, youll play a critical role in maintaining, repairing, and modifying aircraft systems, ensuring operational readiness and reliability. This hands-on position involves working on a variety of exterior and interior aircraft systems, including hydraulics, flight controls, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines. Your skills will be pivotal in supporting depot-level and heavy general maintenance tasks for the F15 aircraft.
Job Type: Full time; Consultant (12 Months)
Location: San Antonio, TX 78226
Pay Rate: $35.00-40.00 per hour
Schedule: Available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform critical maintenance, sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving aircraft structure and systems.
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to execute modifications and repairs to aircraft.
- Utilize unique tools like torque wrenches, micrometers, and sheet metal brakes to perform repairs and modifications.
- Install, remove, and rig flight control systems; service landing gears and replace essential components.
- Access and manage aircraft data to initiate parts and discrepancy requests, ensuring smooth operations.
- Prioritize tasks to meet mission schedules while adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Work on a variety of systems, including hydraulic, fuel, and engine systems, using precision tools and techniques.
- Operate various equipment and ensure all work is done in compliance with established safety and operational procedures.
- Perform tasks in confined spaces, elevated platforms, and noisy environments, following PPE guidelines.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 4+ years of on-aircraft general maintenance experience, particularly with fixed-wing aircraft.
- Proficiency in aircraft systems, including hydraulics, flight controls, landing gear, fuel, and engine systems.
- Experience with depot-level and heavy general maintenance, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings and retrofitting requirements.
- Strong knowledge of aviation tools and equipment such as micrometers, torque wrenches, and cable tensiometers.
- Ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in various positions.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, as mission requirements demand.
- Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
Preferred:
- FAA A&P License or Military Technical School equivalent.
- Experience with engine runs, engine borescope inspections, and operating forklifts/mobile cranes.
- Experience using aircraft-related computer systems and office software.
Why Join Us?
At PDS Tech Commercial, we are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. You’ll work alongside industry-leading experts on exciting and impactful aerospace projects. As a key player in our F15 Program, you will make a direct contribution to national security and technological advancement.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Career growth opportunities with access to specialized training.
- Supportive company culture that values teamwork, innovation, and safety.
Ready to Take Flight?
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in the aerospace industry. If youre an experienced Aircraft Mechanic looking for your next challenge, apply now to join the PDS Tech Commercial team!
Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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
