**Other Professional** **FAA Flight Readiness Technician C** San Antonio, TX Posted: 11/20/2024 Job Description Job ID#: 208671 Job Category: Other Professional Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 26 Shift: 1 Positions Available: 12 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an FAA Flight Readiness Technician C, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#208671** **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 -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 **Education / Experience:** Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.). 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 **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit **http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/** or **https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/** The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled