General Aircraft Mechanic

PDS Tech•San Antonio, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Product Repair/Modification Technician to support a premier aerospace partner’s Executive Fleet in San Antonio, TX. In this hands-on, high-impact role, you’ll perform vital repair, modification, and maintenance work that ensures aircraft readiness, reliability, and performance for elite aviation programs. This role is for a 9-month consulting assignment.

Requirements

4+ years of depot-level or heavy general aircraft maintenance (schooling does not count)
4+ years of experience with aircraft interior and exterior systems including hydraulics, flight controls, landing gear, fuel systems, and engines.
4+ years of experience reading schematics, specs, and assembly drawings.
Experience accessing aircraft data using computer systems.
Ability to work variable shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
High school diploma or GED.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Proficiency in Pneumatics Troubleshooting, Fuel Systems, Hydraulic Systems & Components, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Aircraft Maintenance, Aerospace Manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing aircraft engine runs and borescope inspections.
Experience operating tugs, forklifts, mobile cranes, or powered lift equipment.
Experience with REDARS and/or Gold-ESP systems.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, and rig flight controls.
Perform aircraft landing gear servicing and heavy general maintenance tasks.
Conduct essential component replacements including servo pumps, filters, and engine elements.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, specs, and retrofit requirements.
Access aircraft data via computer systems and initiate parts requests and discrepancy reports.
Use precision measuring instruments and gauges to ensure quality compliance.
Apply Hazardous Energy and Lockout/Tagout procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Follow all established safety and operational procedures while using shop and aircraft equipment.
Support avionics, structures, and electrical teams to maintain schedule commitments.
Diagnose and resolve process malfunctions during assembly or maintenance activities.
Maintain required certifications and licenses.
Successfully complete an assessment during the training cycle.