C-17 Aircraft Structures Mechanic I (Contract)

North Central Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is hiring a C-17 Aircraft Structures Mechanic I (Contract) in San Antonio, TX. The role requires reading maintenance manuals, interpreting drawings, and performing structural repairs using sheet metal and engines/tools.

You will work from 1st/2nd shifts with overtime as needed, supporting safety and quality programs on site. Required experience with non-porous metals and aircraft structural repair practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel.
• Experience interpreting schematics, specifications, drawings and operating procedures.
• Experience using structural hand tools such as drills and countersink devices.
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals and technical orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform close-tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical structures.
• Locate blind holes for installation of structural components.
• Seal, paint, shim, and preserve according to repair processes.
• Read engineering drawings and retrofit requirements for repairs and modifications.
• Utilize fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of components.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace aircraft mechanical components.
• Read and interpret electrical/system data and perform maintenance tasks.
• Maintain required certifications and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Schematics interpretation

Aircraft hand tools

Structural repair

Reading manuals

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sheet metal equipment

Welding equipment

Rivet guns

Drills

Torque wrenches

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Testing equipment

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. is hiring a C-17 Aircraft Structures Mechanic I (Contract) in San Antonio, TX. The role requires reading maintenance manuals, interpreting drawings, and performing structural repairs using sheet metal and engines/tools.

You will work from 1st/2nd shifts with overtime as needed, supporting safety and quality programs on site. Required experience with non-porous metals and aircraft structural repair practices.