Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III - Onsite San Antonio, TX

Company:

PDS Defense, Inc.

Category:

Job Type:

Contractor

City:

San Antonio

State:

Texas

Country:

USA

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

• Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring
• Ability and understanding of routing instructions and handling of harnesses.
• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specification, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modifications and repairs
• Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot level modification and repair of electrical wiring
• Perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft
• Troubleshoot organizational and depot maintenance level malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comms/nav-systems
• Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc...
• Use all equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
• Perform all tasks involved in the coordination, preparation, and movement of material and tools
• Operate riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignments
• Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
• Perform all duties of lower Electrical classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments

Ability to perform the following requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms
• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.
• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
• Read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material
• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities
• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation
• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)
• Frequent walking on flat surfaces
• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces
• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands
• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

Shift: Must be available to work variable shifts based on business need (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems, shop mathematics and practices
• 10+ years of experience in working with schematics, specifications, assembly drawings and standard operating procedures.
• 10+ years of experience with component and wire installation to include repairing, modifying, testing and troubleshooting new, experimental, and disturbed systems.
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement of this request.
• Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED
Travel:
Potential for up to 25% travel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Avionics
• Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.
• Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment
• FAA certification in Airframe and/or Power Plant

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…