**L - Mechanics** **Flight Readiness Technician Level C 787 Inspector 207553** San Antonio, TX Posted: 10/2/2024 Job Description Job ID#: 207553 Job Category: L - Mechanics Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 26 Shift: 1 Positions Available: 11 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Flight Readiness 787 Inspector, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#207553** **Seeking Experienced Flight Readiness Technician Inspectors (FRTI - Level C ) to support the Storage team in San Antonio, TX on variable shifts!** **Position Responsibilities:** + 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/standing. + Occasional contact with metals. + Frequent exposure to noise. **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):** + High school diploma or equivalent 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.). + 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 Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training 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