Special Access Aircraft General Mechanic Location: San Antonio, TXSchedule: Must be available to work variable shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) based on business and mission needs, including weekends, holidays, and overtimeClearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required   Position O
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Special Access Aircraft General Mechanic
Job Description:
Special Access Aircraft General Mechanic
Location: San Antonio, TX
Schedule: Must be available to work variable shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) based on business and mission needs, including weekends, holidays, and overtime
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required
 

Position Overview

PDS Defense Inc., is seeking an experienced Special Access Aircraft General Mechanic to support depot-level and heavy maintenance operations. This role is responsible for performing complex maintenance, repair, modification, and troubleshooting of aircraft systems while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform installation, removal, and rigging of flight controls, as well as landing gear maintenance and servicing
  • Complete essential component change-outs, including servo pumps, filters, and engine components
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform structural modifications and repairs
  • Access and update aircraft data using computer systems; initiate online parts and discrepancy requests
  • Maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits
  • Prioritize and manage workload to support schedule commitments on assigned projects
  • Apply Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) procedures to ensure a safe working environment
  • Operate tools and equipment in compliance with established safety and operating procedures
  • Collaborate with Avionics, Structures, and Electrical team members to meet cost and schedule targets
  • Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring during assembly and maintenance processes
  • Use precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools to verify dimensional accuracy and quality compliance
  • Successfully pass required assessments during the training cycle
Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications (Required)

  • 4+ years of depot-level or heavy general aircraft maintenance experience
  • 4+ years working aircraft interior and exterior systems, including:
    • Hydraulic systems
    • Flight controls
    • Landing gear
    • Fuel systems
    • Engines
    • Aircraft monuments
  • 4+ years interpreting schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures
  • Experience accessing aircraft data via computer systems
  • Ability to work variable shifts and alternate schedules as mission requirements dictate, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime
  • High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience performing aircraft engine runs and engine borescope inspections
  • Experience operating:
    • Aircraft tug/tow vehicles
    • Forklifts
    • Mobile cranes
    • Electric-powered elevating equipment
  • Familiarity with REDARS and/or Gold-ESP systems

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to ascend and descend vertical ladders and work on elevated platforms
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Lift and carry loads up to 35 lbs (occasional two-person lifts for weights over 50 lbs)
  • Frequent standing, walking, balancing, and reaching overhead
  • Occasional climbing (3–12 ft ladders/stands), crawling, squatting, bending, and kneeling
  • Prolonged rotation of head/neck and operation of foot controls
  • Exposure to noise, metals, hazardous materials, and uneven surfaces
  • Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) for eyes, face, ears, hands, and arms
  • Pass visual acuity and color perception tests
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
  • Ability to handle, use, and dispose of hazardous materials
  • Obtain and maintain all required training and certifications

Additional Requirements

  • Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

 

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.

 

PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement

PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify

 

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/.

Company Details
PDS Defense, Inc.
1001 3rd Avenue W
Ste 460
Bradenton, Florida 34205 USA
www.pdsdefense.com/
109 Open Jobs Available
PDS Defense specializes in finding the best talent for our customers, either on a contract or direct-hire basis. We post hundreds of new positions each week, nationwide. If you are interested in working in the Staffing Industry, you can search our in...
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Job Info
Location
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Type
Contractor
Company Details
PDS Defense, Inc.
1001 3rd Avenue W
Ste 460
Bradenton, Florida 34205 USA
www.pdsdefense.com/
109 Open Jobs Available
PDS Defense specializes in finding the best talent for our customers, either on a contract or direct-hire basis. We post hundreds of new positions each week, nationwide. If you are interested in working in the Staffing Industry, you can search our in...

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