Aircraft Flight Readiness Tech- San Antonio

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Readiness Quality Inspectors, in San Antonio, TX.

Job Description: 

• Performs verification and inspection of flight component installation and operational functional testing of aircraft systems.
• Inspects and verifies troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and documents faulty components.
• Conducts inspection of pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification prior to delivery.
• Supports documentation of identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
• Verifies the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection.
• Assists in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance inspections in preparation for delivery.
• Participates in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.
• Plans, schedules and arranges own activities with the assistance of lead.
• Inspects, documents, and creates non-conformance records with minimal assistance
• Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role

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
• Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes
• 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/st
• Occasional contact with metals
• Frequent exposure to noise

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Must be able to work any shift including days, nights and weekends
• 3+ years' experience in the aerospace industry
• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection and/or auditing
• 3+ years of experience working with Velocity and other 787 production applications
• Experience in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• FAA Airframe & Power Plant license
• Must hold current MRB Authority (Level D only)
• 3+ years of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience
• 3+ years of 787 Program Experience
• 2+ years of Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience
• Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications
• Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non-Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/NCR/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc.)
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 3+ year of flight line operations experience

PDS Defense, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1-866-224-2745 to contact us. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The law requires PDS Defense, Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement

PDS Defense, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

As a Federal Contractor, PDS Defense, Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.