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Power the Mission: Join the Team as a Avionics Aircraft Mechanic in San Antonio, TX

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a respected leader in the aviation industry to hire a skilled Repair/Mod Tech Electrical Mechanic for an exciting opportunity supporting advanced military aircraft operations. If you’re an experienced electrical mechanic who thrives in hands-on environments and takes pride in precision work, this is your chance to make an impact on mission-ready aircraft systems.

This full-time, 12-month consultant role based in San Antonio, TX offers competitive pay, career-building experience, and the opportunity to work on one of the world’s most recognized airlift platforms.

Your Impact Starts Here

As a Repair/Mod Tech Electrical Mechanic, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining, upgrading, and modifying aircraft electrical systems to ensure peak performance, safety, and readiness. Your expertise will directly support aircraft reliability and operational success.

What You’ll DoDay-to-Day Responsibilities

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

• Complete complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optics

• Route, seal, wrap, bond, tie, and close wire harnesses and cables to required standards

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

• Conduct installation, inspection, testing, repair, and modification of wire bundles and electrical assemblies

• Troubleshoot aircraft electrical and environmental systems of moderate complexity

• Perform bench testing, flight line operational testing, and system checkouts

• Diagnose and correct malfunctions in assembly and maintenance processes

• Use precision measuring tools, gauges, and testing equipment to ensure quality compliance

• Maintain tools, equipment, and assigned work areas in accordance with safety procedures

• Assist in cross-functional work with mechanics, structures, and avionics teams to meet production goals

• Train and mentor less senior team members as needed

• Support changing schedules, overtime, weekends, and mission-critical timelines when required

What You BringRequired Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• 4+ years of experience performing aircraft electrical maintenance, modification, or repair duties

• 4+ years of experience with electrical/electronic theories and systems

• Ability to work rotating shifts including 1st and 2nd shift schedules based on business need

• Ability to work 100% onsite in San Antonio, TX

• Ability to pass required assessments during training

• Strong ability to read and follow written, verbal, and technical instructions

• Commitment to safety, quality, and reliable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with depot-level or aircraft modification maintenance environments

• Experience operating forklifts, mobile cranes, or powered elevating equipment

• Experience leading teams or mentoring junior mechanics

• Familiarity with Hazardous Energy / Lock Out-Tag Out systems

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Climb ladders and work on elevated platforms

• Work in confined spaces

• Lift up to 35 lbs regularly and assist with heavier team lifts when needed

• Stand, walk, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, and reach overhead for extended periods

• Use personal protective equipment as required

• Pass visual acuity and color perception testing

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with meaningful careers in aerospace and defense. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to contribute to aircraft that support critical missions worldwide.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay at $43.05/hr ($37.96 base + $5.09 H&W)

• Full-time schedule with growth potential

• Hands-on work with advanced aircraft systems

• Collaborative, safety-first team culture

• Opportunity to build experience with a premier aviation organization

• A workplace where craftsmanship and dedication are valued

Ready to Take Flight?

If you're ready to bring your electrical expertise to a high-performance aviation team, apply today and power the systems that keep aircraft mission ready. Your next great opportunity starts now.
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). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $43.05 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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