Aviation Maintenance Technician (Structural Repair)

Description:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Maintenance Technician (Structural Repair), in Wichita, KS. Job ID#213073

Job Description:Adhere to General Work Requirements
Perform maintenance on customer aircraft in accordance with applicable technical data and FAA/JAA regulations
Perform inspection, make adjustment and repair, replace components, and correct any malfunction or deficiency with and without power applied to the aircraft
Access and re-install aircraft components, which obstruct the performance of assigned tasks
Perform basic mechanical and electrical removals and installations
Document work performed per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)
Assist with fueling/defueling aircraft as required
Perform other tasks, for example, cleaning aircraft using approved materials, methods, and equipment, and loads and secures ballast and/or freight as required
Assist Aircraft Engine Technicians and Electronic/Avionics Technicians in troubleshooting and repairing aircraft
Assist with repairs on components detached from the aircraft, for example, flaps, ailerons, elevators, rudders, doors, and leading edges
Work on aircraft as well as in shops
Assist with complex repairs at on-site and off-site locations
Support aircraft manufacturing of prototype and flight test aircraft at off-site locations
Support production aircraft under Production Certificate System
May perform Designated Inspector (DI) function as qualified by QA
Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification
How to thrive in this role?
* You have an A&P license (preferred)
* You typically have 1 year aircraft electrical or mechanical system experience (preferred)
* You have the ability to read and interpret engineering documents and repair manuals

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.
Position may be eligible for up to a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus! (Terms and Conditions Apply Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
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 Number: 213073
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Rate: Not Specified
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Input Date: 09/18/2025
Firm Name: PDS DEFENSE
Attention: Jordan Smith
Address: 300 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 700
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
800 Phone: 866/224-2745
Email: jsmith@pdsdefense.com
Website: Go To PDS Defense Website
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