Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III Location: San Antonio, TXShift: Variable (1st, 2nd, 3rd), weekends & overtimeTravel: Up to 25%Clearance: Secret (post start) Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III to join our team in San Antonio, TX. This role involves p
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Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III - San Antonio, TX
Job Description:

Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III

Location: San Antonio, TX
Shift: Variable (1st, 2nd, 3rd), weekends & overtime
Travel: Up to 25%
Clearance: Secret (post start)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III to join our team in San Antonio, TX. This role involves performing complex electrical and avionics work on aircraft systems, including installation, modification, troubleshooting, and repair. Candidates must be able to work variable shifts and travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optic wiring
  • Route and handle wire harnesses per engineering instructions
  • Seal, wrap, bond, tie, and close wire harnesses and cables
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, and specifications
  • Use tooling assemblies and fixtures for depot-level modifications and repairs
  • Conduct assembly, installation, inspection, and operational checks of electrical systems
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comm/nav systems
  • Operate equipment such as forklifts, mobile cranes, and elevating platforms
  • Maintain certifications and adhere to safety standards
Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 10+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and avionics systems
  • 10+ years working with schematics, specifications, and assembly drawings
  • 10+ years installing, repairing, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems
  • Experience fabricating new wire bundles
  • Experience routing and installing wire bundles on airplanes without existing wiring (commercial routing experience preferred)
  • Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and overtime
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Avionics experience
  • Depot-level/modification maintenance experience
  • FAA Airframe and/or Power Plant certification
  • Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and elevating equipment

Physical Requirements:

  • Lift up to 35 lbs; occasional two-person lift for heavier loads
  • Frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, and working on elevated platforms
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and noisy environments
  • Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

Apply today to join a team that keeps aircraft mission-ready!

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.

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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.

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Company Details
PDS Defense, Inc.
1001 3rd Avenue W
Ste 460
Bradenton, Florida 34205 USA
www.pdsdefense.com/
108 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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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/
108 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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