Special Access Structures Mechanic II Location: San Antonio, TX Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Required: Regular and predictable attendance is required Work Schedule Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts based on business needs Overtime may be required
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Special Access Structures Mechanic II - San Antonio, TX
Job Description:

Special Access Structures Mechanic II

Location: San Antonio, TX
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Required: Regular and predictable attendance is required

Work Schedule

  • Must be able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts based on business needs
  • Overtime may be required

Job Description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced Special Access Structures Mechanic II to support aircraft maintenance, repair, and modification activities in San Antonio, TX. This role requires strong technical expertise in aircraft structural repair, heavy structures work, and the ability to interpret engineering documentation to perform complex tasks.
The Aircraft Structures Mechanic II maintains, repairs, and modifies aircraft structures and major components, including structural repairs, flight controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, engines, and mechanical systems.
The mechanic applies a comprehensive understanding of airframe and power plant systems to diagnose malfunctions and restore aircraft to operational condition. This role may require leading lower-level mechanics and completing aircraft documentation.

Position Responsibilities

  • Perform close-tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation in critical support and fracture-critical areas
  • Locate blind holes and install structural components into existing aircraft structure
  • Conduct sealing, painting, shimming, and structural preservation
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, and specifications
  • Use computer systems for work instructions, drawings, and training
  • Perform depot-level structural modifications using tooling assemblies and fixtures
  • Troubleshoot and repair aircraft mechanical components, heavy structures, and non-complex electrical systems
  • Use aircraft-specific tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, cable tensiometers, sheet-metal brakes, and shears
  • Submit part requests and discrepancies through online systems
  • Provide guidance to lower-level technicians
  • Operate forklifts, cranes, and powered elevating equipment
  • Maintain all required certifications and licenses
Job Requirements:

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 35 lbs
  • Work on elevated platforms and in high-noise environments
  • Use required PPE (eyes, face, ears, hands, arms)
  • Pass visual acuity and color-perception tests
  • Frequent standing, walking, overhead reaching, bending, squatting, crawling
  • Occasional 2-person lifts for items 50+ lbs
  • Work on uneven surfaces, ladders, and stands
  • Frequent exposure to metals and noise

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • 4+ years of aircraft heavy structures experience
  • 4+ years working with aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel
  • 4+ years interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, specifications, SOPs
  • 4+ years using structure-related hand tools (drills, rivet guns, countersink tools, etc.)
  • Experience installing doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.
  • Strong sheet-metal and structural repair knowledge
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Ability to obtain customer access approval
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
  • Must pass a comprehensive background investigation
  • This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude 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

  • VIP/specialty aircraft interior experience (within past 10 years)
  • Depot-level or heavy-structures maintenance experience
  • Experience with Executive Fleet platforms
  • FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant certification

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required

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 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. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/.

Company Details
PDS Defense, Inc.
1001 3rd Avenue W
Ste 460
Bradenton, Florida 34205 USA
www.pdsdefense.com/
93 Open Jobs Available
PDS Defense specializes in finding the best talent for our customers, either on a contract or direct-hire basis. We post hundreds of new positions each week, nationwide. If you are interested in working in the Staffing Industry, you can search our in...
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Location
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Type
Contractor
Company Details
PDS Defense, Inc.
1001 3rd Avenue W
Ste 460
Bradenton, Florida 34205 USA
www.pdsdefense.com/
93 Open Jobs Available
PDS Defense specializes in finding the best talent for our customers, either on a contract or direct-hire basis. We post hundreds of new positions each week, nationwide. If you are interested in working in the Staffing Industry, you can search our in...

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