Rapid Response Mechanic

Description:

Calling all traveling Rapid Response Mechanics! 

Location: Wichita, KS

Payrate: $100/hour

Shift: Need to be willing to work 7 days/week 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire experienced Rapid Response Mechanics who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments. If you're a Rapid Response Mechanic with advanced structural assembly expertise and a passion for precision, this is your opportunity to work on critical aircraft repairs that keep fleets flying safely and efficiently. 

What You'll Do 

As a Rapid Response Mechanic, you'll perform advanced aircraft assembly, installation, inspection, and structural repair work while ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards. 

Your responsibilities include: 

  • Performs a variety of operations to assemble and make major assembly structures such as fuselage panels and bulkheads, and structural subassemblies to engineering.

  • Performs rework created by other shops

  • Typically does not perform bar line/standard in-process work.

  • Stabilize/balance jack system and cradles before starting skin change.

  • Remove and replace skins and major MRB that cannot be accepted to engineering drawings outside of normal shop environment.

  • Convert detail skin/structure into engineering configuration through the match drilling process.

  • Troubleshoot all major structural repairs per engineering and remove/replace all necessary parts to bring airplane back into compliance.

  • Be willing to work any shift to accomplish duties.

Required Qualifications 

  • Progressive experience in aircraft structural assembly, installation, and repair. 

  • Experience performing Rapid Response maintenance and structural repairs. 

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. 

  • Experience with major aircraft skin replacements and rapid-response structural repairs. 

  • Ability to use precision measuring and testing equipment. 

  • Must supply and maintain your own tools and rolling toolbox. 

  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including up to seven days per week, as operational needs require. 

  • Strong commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork. 

  • This role requires use of ladders above 4 feet.

Ready to Make an Impact? 

If you're an experienced Rapid Response Mechanic looking to put your structural expertise to work on mission-critical aircraft, we want to hear from you. 

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in helping keep the future of aerospace flying!



Pay Details: $100.00 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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



 
Job Number: US_EN_33_022581_2574298
Job Location: San Antonio, TX
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Duration: indef
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 08/06/2026
Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention:
Address: 545 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 950
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: Client.Services@pdstech.com
Website: Go To PDS Tech Commercial Website
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