**L - Mechanics** **FAA Flight Readiness Technician B** San Antonio, TX Posted: 1/21/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 215134 Job Category: L - Mechanics Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 Shift: 1 Positions Available: 20 **FAA Flight Readiness Technician B** **Location:** San Antonio, TX **Job ID:** 215134 **Shifts:** Must be available to work all shifts; **1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift** **Job Summary** PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a skilled **FAA Flight Readiness Technician B** to support 787 program operations in San Antonio, TX. This role provides critical production support, focusing on safety, efficiency, and product quality. The ideal candidate will perform routine and complex tasks including component installation, verification, system functional testing, rework, maintenance, and pre‑/post‑flight activities. **Responsibilities** + Perform **flight test installations** and **aircraft functional testing** . + Assist in troubleshooting **pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems** to identify and repair mechanical/electrical faults. + Conduct **pre‑flight and post‑flight checks** , along with necessary maintenance and modification tasks. + Resolve issues found during operation and testing of deliverable aircraft. + Verify the accuracy and quality of work performed. + Assist with system and subsystem **pre‑delivery inspections** and maintenance in preparation for aircraft delivery. + Contribute to assignment planning and execution to meet project objectives. + Plan and schedule daily activities with guidance from a lead; completed work is reviewed for meeting expectations. **Required Qualifications** + Ability to work **all shifts** as required. + Minimum **6 months of avionics and/or electrical experience** . + Minimum **6 months experience** working with **live aircraft systems and flight operations** . + Minimum **6 months experience/knowledge** of **Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk** . **Preferred Qualifications** + **3+ years** related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + **FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License** . + 6 months of experience in **Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing** . + 6 months of **787 Program** experience. + 6 months experience in **Field/Flight Line Operations** . **Education / Experience** + High School Diploma/GED required. + Typically **1+ years of related work experience** , or equivalent through vocational school or an Associate degree. + **Regular and predictable attendance** required. 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 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 (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/ePlMC0R2ANfGQpN8fwGT6N?domain=dol.gov) and EEO is the Law Supplement (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/2ji7CgJx7OSAKDEkCotaGv?domain=dol.gov) 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 (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/SVkaCjRvAjfnDVo9H5iV66?domain=dol.gov) 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. 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