- 7+ years of aviation experience required
- 1+ years of experience utilizing and following detailed work instructions, reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, or specifications, in English.
- Performs routine production assembly operations on structural and mechanical assemblies, subassemblies aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual operations.
- 7+ years of aviation experience required
- Performs complex production assembly operations on structural parts, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and aircraft systems, equipment, and accessories using manual or automated assembly tools.
- Must have the ability to complete the New Hire Training Cycle Flow to obtain and maintain all required certifications.
- Use a computer in a production environment.
- Look up/read/comprehend technical work instructions, drawings, and/or specifications.
- Apply sealant to the surface per specifications.
- Install various aircraft system components such as panel installs.
- Appropriate protective clothing/equipment is determined by the task you are performing.
- Operate mechanical lifts of various types (e.g. ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts).
- Various tools such as Rivet gun and bucking bar, screwdrivers, lock bolt puller, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner, Winslow, 90-Degree Power Vane, or Quackenbush and various other hand tools.
- Chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes
- Inspect your work quality and check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris).
- Use of high-impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting).
- Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting),
- Working around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise.
- Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other).
- Reading from a computer screen, printed drawings, or documents
- Ability to adhere to high standards of Safety and Compliance with regulation.
- Work in confined space and respirator usage.
- Carrying/Lifting up to 10-35 pounds.
- Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling, Kneeling, Bending at the waist, Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Standing, Twisting at the waist, and walking.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to qualify and use a respirator.
- Ability to work a variable shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
- Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals.
- Proficiency with typical hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, ratchets, etc.) Use of high-impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting).
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- CAD/3D Drawing programs
- Internet Explorer
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 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 Law and EEO is the Law Supplement
PDS 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 the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for 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.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
