Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform all maintenance in accordance with FAA-approved data and to the standards of good workmanship as required.
• Keep the safety of flight at the forefront at all times in the production of an airworthy product.
• Accurately and legibly record all information required on internal company forms and aircraft maintenance documents in conformance to company, customer, and FAA requirements.
• Ensure appropriate use of the correct tools for the application and that tooling is serviceable and calibrated when necessary.
• Locate, understand, and implement the appropriate technical data used while performing maintenance.
• Perform any duties that may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• As a "safety-sensitive" position, this position requires that the employee be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner as an essential job function.
• Ensure the assigned work area is kept clean and free of hazards to both personnel and the aircraft.
• Follow all necessary safety precautions; hearing and eye protection, use of chemicals, engine and propeller hazards, fall protection, etc.
• Maintain a FOD-free work environment.
• Comply with OSHA Safety Regulations.
• As a "safety-sensitive" position, this position requires that the employee be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner as an essential job function.
• Participate in on-the-job training as required.
• Observe safety procedures and personnel policies.
• Regular attendance is required as outlined in company policy.

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Training in Airframe and Power Plant with emphasis on Structures and Composites

Experience:

• 5-10 years' experience with structures and composite.
• Prior experience in aircraft maintenance is required.
• Familiar with turboprop aircraft is a plus.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Certified by the FAA with a current Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic license is a plus but not required.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• English language is required; bilingual in Spanish is not required but is a plus.

Travel Required:

• 10% Potential Domestic and International travel

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by the U.S. export control regulations (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder, Political Asylee, or Refugee)

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, ability to work in somewhat confined spaces.

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.