Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Product Repair/Mod Tech C San Antonio, TX Posted: 11/3/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

216308

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

39

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

24

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking aSpecial Access Aircraft Electrical Mechanic C, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#216308

Job Description:

• 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 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

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

• Experience with fabricating new wire bundles

• Experience with routing and installing wire bundles on airplanes without existing wiring (commercial routing experience preferred)

• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and overtime

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

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

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

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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