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747 Avionics Technician Level 2
Job Title: 747 Avionics Technician Level 2Location: San Antonio, TX
Job ID: 213263
Company: PDS Defense, Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Travel: Up to 25%Position SummaryPDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a skilled 747 Avionics Technician Level 2 to perform electrical modifications, troubleshooting, and testing on Boeing 747 aircraft. This role requires hands-on experience with complex wiring systems and avionics components in a depot-level maintenance environment.Key Responsibilities*Perform electrical modifications and repairs on and off aircraft.
*Terminate connectors including shielded wires, coaxial cables, and fiber optics.
*Route, seal, wrap, bond, and tie wire harnesses per standard procedures.
*Interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, and specifications.
*Conduct operational testing and troubleshooting of aircraft electrical systems.
*Perform bench and flight line testing in accordance with directives.
*Lead and mentor junior technicians; may lead teams on complex tasks.
*Ensure compliance with safety protocols including Lock Out/Tag Out.
*Assist other departments (General Mechanics, Structures, Avionics) as needed.
*Maintain certifications and adhere to FOD and tool control procedures.
Physical Requirements*Ascend/descend ladders, work in confined spaces, lift up to 35 lbs.
*Frequent standing, walking, reaching overhead, and balancing.
*Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, and operating foot controls.
*Exposure to noise, elevated platforms, and hazardous materials.
*Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
*Pass visual acuity and color perception tests.
Basic Qualifications*Minimum 4+ years of experience in avionics/electrical systems.
*Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic theories and systems.
*Ability to work rotating shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
*Experience interpreting detailed work instructions and technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications*Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.
*Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, and electric elevating equipment.
Additional Information*This position is 100% onsite in San Antonio, TX.
*Candidate must pass assessments during the training cycle.
*Weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required based on mission needs.
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.
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an747 Avionics Technician Level 2, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#213263
Job Description:· Performs on and off aircraft electrical modification to electrical wiring and system components
· Perform complex connector terminations including shielded wires, coaxial cables and fiber optic wiring.
· Understand wire handling and routing instructions.
· Perform sealing, wrapping, bonding, tying, and closure of wire harnesses and cables in accordance with standard processes.
· Demonstrate technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical orders, process specifications, and retrofit requirements to perform electrical modification/repair.
· Adhere to government and company procedural guidance, perform assembly, installation, visual inspection of physical characteristics, modification of wire bundles & electrical assemblies, operational and quality checks of aircraft work.
· Troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft electrical and environmental systems of moderate difficulty at the organizational or depot maintenance level.
· Performs aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
· Performs assembly, installation, check-out physical characteristics, operational testing and modification of wire bundles in the testing, development and modification of aircraft in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives.
· Responsible for the proper performance of assignments and the prudent handling of product, tools and equipment.
· Required to consult with management and peers to assess best work process.
· Will assist and train less senior employees.
· May be required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks.
· Able to prioritize workload to maintain schedules on assigned projects.
· Perform all duties of lower Electrics classifications as required to successfully accomplish assignments.
· Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work.
· Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.
· Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes.
· Use any and all precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools, etc., necessary to check dimensions and conformance to quality requirements.
· Maintain necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required for assigned work.
· Able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.
· Able to work various shifts and/or an alternate baseline schedule that may frequently change to support mission requirements and may include weekends and holidays. Mission requirements and/or workload may require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime
· Must be familiar with Hazardous Energy and Lock Out /Tag systems applications to ensure working environment is deemed safe for access and on the job performance.
· Will be required to assist other team members (General Mechanics, Structures, Avionics) in order to ensure cost/schedule targets are met.
· This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at San Antonio. Candidate maybe be required to travel up to 25%.
· This position requires the ability to pass assessment during the training cycle.
· This position requires adherence to the SA Tool and FOD procedures.
Ability to perform the following physical 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/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time
* Occasional contact with metals
* Frequent exposure to noise
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
· Position requires 4+ years of experience in those duties as previously described for satisfactory performance.
· Position requires 4+ years of experience/knowledgeable in electrical/electronic theories and systems sufficient to perform assigned duties.
· Ability to work rotating shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
· Experience with Depot Level/Modification maintenance.
· Operate a forklift, mobile crane, and riding type electric powered elevating equipment to accomplish work assignment.
Job Location: San Antonio, TX
Rate: Not Specified
Input Date: 10/03/2026
Attention: Jordan Smith
Address: 300 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 700
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
800 Phone: 866/224-2745
Website: www.pdstech.com
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