**L - Mechanics** **Special Access Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III** San Antonio, TX Posted: 7/11/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 211404 Job Category: L - Mechanics Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 Shift: 1 Positions Available: 15 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Electrical Mechanic III, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#211404** **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 * 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: HS/GED 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: No Clearance **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit **http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/** or **https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/** 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