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Flight Readiness Inspector

Description:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Readiness Inspector, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#210395

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.



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

 

Job Number: 210395
Job Location: San Antonio, TX
Rate: Not Specified
Input Date: 03/14/2025
Last Updated: 04/20/2025

Firm Name: PDS DEFENSE
Attention: Michael Simmons
Address: 300 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 700
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
800 Phone: 866/224-2745
Email: msimmons@pdsdefense.com
Website: Go To PDS Defense Website

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