General Mechanic Needed! A&P and Apache Experience a plus! San Antonio, TX- Per Diem!

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft General Mechanic II, in San Antonio, TX.

Job Description: 

• 4+ years of on-aircraft general maintenance experience. Please clearly indicate on your resume your aircraft platform experience and years of experience with aircraft maintenance and modifications.
• Demonstrated experience on-aircraft Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance. Experience working with various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines.
• Demonstrated experience with preserving aircraft structure, sealing, and shimming, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and retrofit requirements to perform modifications and aircraft servicing.
• The ability to obtain customer approval for aircraft access, for which Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude the ability to obtain access.

• Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structures and systems in accordance with standard repair processes
• Demonstrates the capability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform modification/repair.
• Use of tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modification and repair of structural parts.
• Detailed knowledge of the aircraft's unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes, sheers, etc. is required.
• Perform efforts associated with flight control installation, removal, and rigging. Landing gear and servicing of aircraft.
• Perform essential component change outs for example servo pumps, filters, and engine components.
• The mechanic will be required to access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate online parts and discrepancy requests.
• Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
• Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
• Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses, and permits as required for assigned work.
• Must be able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Ability to perform the following requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for the face, eyes, ears, hands, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent standing on flat or uneven surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bending/stooping, lying down, and operating foot controls for an extended period of time
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 4+ years in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
• 4+ years of on-aircraft Depot Level/Heavy General maintenance.
• 4+ years of experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems such as : hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines.
• Knowledgeable in shop mathematics and practices
• Experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.
• Proficient in computer skills including but not limited to aircraft-related systems and basic office software.
• Willing and able to work any shift (Must be able & willing to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays; Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime)
• This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude the ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Currently possess an FAA A&P License or Military Technical School equivalent
• Experience performing aircraft engine runs, and engine borescope inspections.sh
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent