Aircraft Structural Mechanic II - Onsite San Antonio, TX

Company:

PDS Defense, Inc.

Category:

Maintenance

Job Type:

Contractor

City:

San Antonio

State:

Texas

Country:

USA

**** Will Require Onsite Interview in San Antonio, TX***
* Position Responsibilities:

• 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
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting/repair procedures and replacement of components
• Knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modification and repair and the ability to determine functionality of non-complex electrical systems
• Knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers, etc.
• Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate on-line parts and discrepancy requests
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work
• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds
• Ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and job task performance via Hazardous
• Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications
• Assist other team members (General Mechanics, Avionics, Electronics) to ensure cost/schedule targets are met
• The position requires the ability to pass an assessment at the end of training cycle
• The position requires compliance to SA Site Tool and FOD procedure

Shift: Must be available to work variable shifts based on business need, 1st and 2nd.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience working with non-porous metals, such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless.
• 4+ years of experience working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• 4+ years of experience using structures hand tools such as: drills 45 and 90 degrees, pancake adapters, counter sink cages, hole finders, and rivet guns.
• 4+ years of experience working heavy structures: locating, drilling, countersinking and fastening structures (i.e.. doublers, stringers, webs, seat tracks, etc.) to aircraft
• Ability to work variable shifts (i.e. scheduled and unscheduled overtime; weekends and holidays) to support mission requirements and workload. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in aircraft heavy maintenance (Depot Level)
• Experience working with titanium aircraft structures
• Ability to operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment

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 Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
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