L - Mechanics

JAWACS-Aircraft Electrical Mechanic II San Antonio, TX Posted: 11/20/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

214408

Job Category:

L - Mechanics

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

35

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

4

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking highly skilled Aircraft Electrical Technicians , in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#: 214408

Job Title: Aircraft Electrical Mechanic II - JAWACS

Location: Onsite - San Antonio, TX

Shift Expectations (First, Second, Third): Candidates are required to be available to work any shift including weekends and holidays. Varies based on business need but core hours for now will be 1st shift. 1st Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm

Clearance: Secret clearance required post-start (not needed to begin).

Position Overview

PDS Defense is seeking highly skilled Aircraft Electrical Technicians to perform electrical modifications, troubleshooting, and maintenance on aircraft systems. This role requires expertise in wiring, connector terminations, and interpreting technical documentation. Successful candidates will ensure compliance with government and company standards while supporting mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-aircraft and off-aircraft electrical modifications to wiring and system components.

• Execute complex connector terminations, including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring.

• Understand and follow wire handling and routing instructions.

• Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables per standard processes.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements.

• Conduct assembly, installation, and visual inspection of electrical assemblies and wire bundles.

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems at organizational or depot maintenance levels.

• Perform operational testing and troubleshooting on bench and flight line per DOD, manufacturer, and company directives.

• Ensure compliance with SA Tool and FOD procedures.

• Maintain certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work.

• Assist and train less senior employees; may lead teams on complex tasks.

• Prioritize workload to meet project schedules.

• Use precision measuring instruments and gauges to verify dimensions and quality.

• Diagnose and correct malfunctions during assembly processes.

• Consult with management and peers to assess best work processes.

• Support other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Avionics) as needed to meet cost/schedule targets.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience performing aircraft electrical duties as described.

• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic theories and systems.

• Ability to work rotating shifts and meet physical requirements (lifting up to 35 lbs, confined spaces, ladders).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with depot-level or modification maintenance.

• Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and powered elevating equipment.

Education

• High school diploma or GED and 4+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• 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 standing flat or uneven 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

• PPE / Physical requirements: Safety toed shoes, Eye protection, ability to 35 lbs

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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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

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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled