Aircraft General Mechanic II
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft General Mechanic II, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#212959
Job Description:Seeking for a General Mechanic (Associate) to join our E-4B team in San Antonio, TX.
Position Responsibilities:
* Maintain, repair and modify aircraft structures and structural components
* Maintain and repair aircraft components, flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components
* Utilize airframe and power plant systems to determine equipment malfunctions to restore equipment condition and operation
* Interpret technical documentation, blueprints and manufacturer manuals
* Perform close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structures and fracture critical areas
* Locate blind holes necessary for installation of new structural items to existing structure
* Perform efforts associated with sealing, painting, shimming, and preserving structure in accordance with standard repair processes
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modification/repair
* Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of structural parts
* Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35lbs
* Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
* Experience in a technical or mechanical field performing work with basic hand tools.
* Experience working various aircraft exterior and interior systems including hydraulic, flight control, monuments, landing gears, fuel systems, and engines
* Experience working in aircraft repair, modification and tooling operations and processes
* Assist team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electrics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (San
Antonio, TX)
The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
* Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
* Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
* Experience with E-4B aircraft
* Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance
* Ability to operate a forklift and riding type electric powered elevating equipment
Physical requirements:
1. Physically capable of working in a factory production environment which includes sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stair climbing, gripping, squeezing, and operating hand and power tools
2. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and work in elevated and/or confined spaces as required.
3. Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds), grip, squeeze, bend and twist at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, stand for long periods, kneel, reach, climb/balance, flexion/extension
4. Contact with sealants and solvents, exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
6. Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
7. Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
8. On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 35 lbs
9. Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
10. Frequent walking on flat surfaces
11. Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces
12. Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
13. Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
14. Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls
15. Occasional contact with metals
16. Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions
17. Frequent exposure to noise
18. Able to work on high reaches
Education / Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent
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.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Job Location: San Antonio, TX
Rate: Not Specified
Input Date: 09/12/2025
Last Updated: 09/13/2025
Attention: Arnold Razo
Address: 300 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 700
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
800 Phone: 866/224-2745
Email: arazo@pdsdefense.com
Website: Go To PDS Defense Website
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