Build the Aircraft That Carry the Mission Aircraft Structures Mechanic (C-17 Program)

San Antonio, TX | Full Time Consultant (9 Months) | $41.00/hr

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an aerospace industry leader to support the C-17 program in San Antonio, Texas. We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Structures Mechanic who takes pride in precision, safety, and craftsmanship. In this role, your hands-on expertise directly supports mission-ready aircraft that serve critical global operations.

The Role & Its Impact

As an Aircraft Structures Mechanic, you will perform complex structural repairs and modifications on C-17 aircraft, ensuring airworthiness, safety, and long-term durability. Your work plays a vital role in maintaining fleet readiness and supporting aerospace missions that matter.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

In this role, you will:

Perform close-tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical and fracture-critical structures

Locate blind holes for installation of new structural components on existing aircraft structures

Conduct sealing, painting, shimming, and preservation of structures per standard repair processes

Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements

Perform structural modification and repair using tooling assemblies and fixtures at the depot level

Troubleshoot and repair aircraft structural and mechanical components

Repair and modify sheet metal structures, including wings, fuselage sections, stringers, and support structures

Use aircraft-specific tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, cable tensiometers, and sheet metal equipment

Access aircraft data systems to initiate parts requests and discrepancy documentation

Maintain required certifications, licenses, and permits

Ensure compliance with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out/Tag safety procedures

Support avionics, electronics, and general mechanics to meet cost and schedule targets

Comply with site tool control and FOD prevention procedures

Successfully complete training and pass required assessments

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience working with non-porous metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel

Minimum 1 year of experience reading schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures

Minimum 1 year of experience using aircraft structures hand tools (drills, countersink cages, rivet guns, hole finders, etc.)

Ability to work variable shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by mission needs

Ability to meet physical requirements including ladder climbing, confined space work, lifting up to 35 lbs, and extended standing

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.                                               
 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing heavy aircraft maintenance, particularly C-17 depot-level work

Experience working with titanium aircraft structures

Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, or electric-powered elevating equipment

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled aerospace professionals with industry-leading programs where quality, safety, and teamwork come first. You’ll work on advanced aircraft platforms while being supported by a recruiting and program team that understands aerospace careers.

What we offer:

Competitive hourly pay at $41.00/hr (includes Health & Welfare)

Opportunity to work on a premier military aircraft program

A strong safety culture and structured work environment

Hands-on, high-impact work that strengthens your aerospace career

Ready to Put Your Skills to Work?

If you’re an experienced aircraft structures mechanic looking to contribute to a mission-driven aerospace program, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep the C-17 fleet mission-ready.

Pay Details: $41.00 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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