Aircraft Structural Mechanic II - Will Require Onsite Interview in San Antonio, TX

D.O.M. magazine; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks an Aircraft Structural Mechanic II for on-site assignments in San Antonio, TX. The role involves precision drilling, riveting, and structural repair on aerospace structures in a depot environment.

Candidates must have 4+ years of experience with aluminum, titanium, and stainless structures, be capable of interpreting drawings, and pass a post-training assessment. Shift flexibility and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years in non-porous metal work and structural repair.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and OEM specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical structures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and retrofit requirements.
• Maintain safety and use of tool control and LOTO procedures.
• Assist other team members to meet cost and schedule targets.

Skills

Non-porous metals handling

Schematics reading

Tight tolerance hand tools

Heavy structures work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Drill bits 45°/90°

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Sheet metal brakes & shears

Job description

Aircraft Structural Mechanic II - Will Require Onsite Interview in San Antonio, TX

Company:

PDS Defense, Inc.

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Contractor

City:

San Antonio

State:

Texas

Country:

USA

****Will Require Onsite Interview in San Antonio, TX****
Position Responsibilities:

• Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
• Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
• Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
• Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous
• Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
• The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle
• The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure

Requirements:

Shift: Must be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd.
Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Education: High School Diploma or GEDPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (Depot Level)
• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric 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.
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 LawandEEO is the Law SupplementPDS 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 thePay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provisionfor 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
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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