Take Your Skills to New Heights — Join Us as an Aircraft Structures Mechanic!Location: Lake Charles, LA
Type: Full-Time 6-Month Consultant Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday — must be available to work any shift
Starting Pay : $41.38 per hour
About the RolePDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to hire experienced Aircraft Structures Mechanics in Lake Charles, LA. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced aircraft systems that support critical national operations. You’ll be part of a team that keeps aircraft mission-ready — performing maintenance, modifications, and repairs that ensure safety, precision, and performance.
What You’ll DoMaintain, repair, and modify aircraft structures, components, and engines of complex to extreme difficulty.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components, replace parts, and verify system functionality.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, engineering data, and technical specifications to determine repair methods.
Perform structural modifications and repairs using advanced sheet metal techniques.
Inspect engines, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and other aircraft systems for cracks, corrosion, leaks, or wear.
Use specialized tools and equipment such as torque wrenches, micrometers, cable tensiometers, and diagnostic testers.
Conduct inspections (100-hour, phase, and periodic), document maintenance actions, and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and assist engineering teams with complex mechanical challenges.
What You BringBasic Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience.
Strong understanding of aircraft structural systems and repair techniques.
Ability to work in physically demanding environments and wear required safety gear.
Willingness to work any shift and relocate between work areas as needed.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Why Join UsAt PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to:
Competitive pay and shift flexibility.
Per diem available for eligible candidates living outside a defined local radius.
Opportunities to expand your technical expertise on high-impact aerospace projects.
A supportive environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork.
Apply TodayReady to make a real impact and work on aircraft that define excellence in aviation? Join PDS Tech Commercial and bring your expertise where it counts most.
Apply now and take the next step in your aerospace career.
Pay Details: $41.38 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 California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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