Aircraft Mechanic

AviationAerospace

$ 47.21 Hour

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Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina

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Aircraft Mechanic | Take Your Expertise Beyond the Flight Line

Location:

Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404

Job Type:

Full-Time | 12-Month Contract with Potential for Extension

Work Environment:

Onsite

Pay Rate:

$47.21 per hour

Schedule:

Primarily 1st Shift, with ability to support 2nd Shift as needed

1st

Shift:

6:00 AM-2:30 PM

2nd

Shift:

2:00 PM-10:30 PM

Travel:

Up to 50% Domestic & International

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Put Your Aircraft Maintenance Experience to Work on a Mission That Matters

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Aircraft Mechanic at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aplished aviation professional to support beyond-line-of-sight aircraft modifications while working onplex aerospace systems in a highly technical, quality-driven environment.

You'll perform critical assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, inspection, and testing activities to help ensure aircraft systems meet exacting flightworthiness, contractual, and regulatory requirements. If you're ready to take your technical expertise to the next level and arefortable traveling wver the mission takes you, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an Aircraft Mechanic, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assemble, disassemble, modify, remove, replace, and upgrade aerospace vehicleponents to correct failures and implement required changes.
• Support the assembly, disassembly, and overhaul of aircraft systems andponents.
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
• Troubleshootplex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate faults and repair defectiveponents.
• Perform validation and verification testing on aircraft systems andponents.
• Inspectponents and verifypleted repairs meet flightworthiness requirements.
• Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications, blues, maintenance requirements, and other technical documentation.
• Document repairs, modifications, test results, inspections, and established processes to support contractual and regulatorypliance.
• established repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices.
• Identify hazardous working conditions and potential safety concerns through regular inspections of equipment and work areas.
• Work safely at heights using appropriate fall-protection equipment.
• Perform work in confined-space environments when required.
• Support training activities and technical knowledge as appropriate.
• Work under general direction while maintaining a high level of quality, safety, and accountability.

Please note: This is a non-managerial, non-leadership position.

Required Qualifications

To be considered, candidates should have:

High school diplomaGED and typically 4 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalentbination of education and experience.

At least 3 years of experience reading, understanding, and interpreting basic engineering drawings and technical specifications.

At least 3 years of experience with aircraft repair, maintenance, and retrofit processes and practices.

At least 3 years of experience identifying hazardous working conditions and safety issues through regular inspection of equipment and work areas.

At least 3 years of experience working at heights and using fall-protection equipment, with applicable equipment weight limitations of 225 pounds or less.

Ability to enter confined spaces with an entry opening of approximately 10 x 18 inches.

Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, sometimes with short notice and for extended periods.

Ability to obtain and maintain a current passport for international travel.

Ability to work primarily 1st shift while supporting 2nd shift hours when operational needs require it.

Ability to pass required Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain applicable qualificationscertifications.

Ability to successfullyplete required on-the-job or formal classroom training.

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

We'd especially like to hear from candidates with:

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

At least 3 years of C-17 platform experience.

Experience reading and interpreting C-17 blues and U.S. Air Force Technical Orders.

Knowledge of live aircraft operations and support environments.

Multi-system operations, maintenance, and repair experience involving:

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Structural systems

Electrical systems

Propulsion systems

Strong aircraft documentation experience.

Ability to work safely withinplex schedules while establishing effective work processes.

A demonstratedmitment to achieving high levels of quality, productivity, and service.

Why Join Us?

When you join PDS Tech Commercial, you're not simply taking another aircraft maintenance assignment. You're bringing your expertise to a challenging aviation program w technical skill, safety, precision, and teamwork directly influence mission readiness.

Here's what makes this opportunity stand out:

Excellent earning potential: Earn $47.21 per hour, including the applicable Health & Welfareponent.

Work onplex aircraft systems: Put your mechanical and troubleshooting experience to work across multiple aircraft systems and disciplines.

Support an important modification program: Contribute to beyond-line-of-sight modifications and sophisticated aviation work.

Expand your experience globally: With domestic and international travel of up to 50%, your skills could take you around the world.

Strengthen your C-17 expertise: Gain valuable experience in an environment w C-17 knowledge is highly valued.

Grow your technical capabilities: Expand your expertise in troubleshooting, system testing, aircraft modifications, documentation, maintenance, and regulatorypliance.

Join a safety- and quality-focused culture: Work alongside professionals who understand that precision, accountability, teamwork, and doing the job right are essential in aviation.

Potential for continued opportunity: The initial contract is expected to last 12 months, with the potential for extension based on program needs.

Your Skills Keep Aircraft Mission-Ready. Let's Put Them to Work.

If you have the aircraft maintenance experience, technical expertise, and flexibility to support a fast-moving aviation program both at home and around the world, PDS Tech Commercial wants to connect with you.

today for the Aircraft Mechanic opportunity at Joint Base Charleston and bring your expertise to work on aircraft systems w quality, precision, and performance matter.

Pay:

$47.21hour

Location:

Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404

Contract:

Full-Time | 12 Months with Potential Extension

Schedule:

Primarily 1st Shift | Some 2nd Shift as Needed

Travel:

Up to 50% Domestic & International

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) andor 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:

$47.21 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter 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 w applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws andor 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

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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