Avionics Mechanic

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Repair/Modification Technician – Electrical Mechanic in San Antonio, TX, partnering with a leader in the aviation industry.

If you're an experienced aircraft electrical professional who thrives in a hands-on maintenance and modification environment, this is your opportunity to put your expertise to work supporting the C-17 aircraft program
. You'll perform critical electrical modifications, repairs, installations, testing, and troubleshooting while contributing to aircraft quality, safety, and mission readiness.

• Job Title: Repair/Modification Technician – Electrical Mechanic
• Location: San Antonio, TX
• Job Type: Full-time, 12-month contract
• Pay Rate: $45.18 per hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Shift: Must be available to work 1st or 2nd shift
• Work Location: 100% onsite in San Antonio, TX
• Additional Scheduling: Mission requirements may require alternate schedules, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime

As a Repair/Modification Technician – Electrical Mechanic, you will perform complex electrical modification and maintenance activities both on and off aircraft. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Perform electrical modifications to aircraft wiring and system components.
• Complete complex connector terminations, including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber-optic wiring
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• Follow proper wire handling and routing requirements.
• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables according to established processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, blueprints, wire diagrams, retrofit requirements, and work instructions
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• Assemble, install, modify, and inspect wire bundles and electrical assemblies.
• Perform operational and quality checks on completed aircraft work.
• Troubleshoot aircraft electrical and environmental system malfunctions at the organizational or depot maintenance level.
• Conduct aircraft bench and flight-line operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring during assembly processes.
• Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools to confirm dimensional and quality requirements.
• Follow company and government safety, quality, Tool Control, FOD, Hazardous Energy, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, permits, and training requirements.
• Collaborate with management and peers to determine effective work processes and resolve technical challenges.
• Assist and train less-experienced team members and potentially lead teams through more complex aircraft-related assignments.
• Work alongside General Mechanics, Structures, and Avionics team members to support cost and schedule objectives.
• Prioritize assigned workloads to maintain project schedules while ensuring work is completed safely and accurately.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 4+ years of experience performing aircraft electrical/mechanical duties comparable to those described above.
• 4+ years of experience and knowledge of electrical/electronic theories and systems sufficient to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed written and verbal work instructions, technical documentation, and aircraft processes.
• Ability and willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift and rotating shifts as required
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• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to successfully complete the required assessment during the training cycle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required training certifications.

Candidates must be able to:

• Ascend and descend vertical work ladders and occasionally climb 3- to 12-foot ladders or stands.
• Work in confined spaces and on elevated platforms.
• Lift approximately 35 pounds
  , with two-person lifts potentially required for weights greater than 50 pounds.
• Frequently reach overhead, walk, stand, and balance on ladders, steps, or uneven surfaces.
• Perform activities that may include sitting, crawling, squatting, bending, stooping, lying down, rotating the head and neck, and operating foot controls for extended periods.
• Use required personal protective equipment for the face, eyes, ears, hands, and arms.
• Pass required visual acuity and color perception testing.
• Safely handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Work in…