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Take Your Aviation Career to New Heights as a Mechanic / Painter in General Aviation!
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire skilled aviation professionals who are passionate about aircraft maintenance, safety, and precision workmanship.

Location: Mobile, AL | Payrate; $32/hour | Schedule: 2nd shift Mon to Fri' 3:30 pm – 2:30 am

If you have aviation maintenance experience and aircraft parts painting expertise, this is your opportunity to join a high-performing team supporting the production and maintenance of airworthy aircraft components. In this role, your work will directly contribute to flight safety, operational excellence, and mission readiness.

About the Role

As a Mechanic / Painter – General Aviation, you will disassemble, inspect, repair, paint, reassemble, and test aircraft components in accordance with FAA regulations, approved maintenance manuals, and company standards. This is a hands-on, safety-sensitive position where attention to detail, technical accuracy, and commitment to quality are essential.

You’ll work alongside experienced aerospace professionals in a dynamic maintenance and repair environment focused on delivering safe, reliable aircraft components.

What You’ll Do

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, reassemble, and test aircraft components

• Perform maintenance in accordance with FAA-approved data, maintenance manuals, and work instructions

• Prepare and paint aircraft parts while following all paint application and safety procedures

• Maintain a strong focus on safety of flight and production of airworthy components

• Accurately complete maintenance records and company documentation

• Use proper tools and ensure tooling is calibrated and serviceable when required

• Read, interpret, and apply technical manuals and maintenance data

• Follow OSHA regulations and all workplace safety procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment

• Participate in on-the-job training and continuous learning opportunities

• Support additional duties assigned by Component Shop and MRO leadership

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3–5 years of aviation maintenance experience

• Aircraft parts painting experience required

• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical maintenance documentation

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

• Ability to work safely in a safety-sensitive environment

• Ability to work in confined spaces and perform physical tasks including standing, kneeling, squatting, and lifting

• English language proficiency required

Preferred Qualifications

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) training or FAA A&P License preferred

• FAA-certified mechanic experience is a plus

• Experience working with turbo prop aircraft preferred

• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus

Apply Today!

If you’re an experienced aviation mechanic with aircraft painting skills and a passion for producing safe, high-quality work, we want to hear from you. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help keep the aerospace industry flying safely and efficiently.

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: $32.00 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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