FAA Flight Readiness Technician B

L - MechanicsFAA Flight Readiness Technician B San Antonio, TX Posted: 1/21/2026Job DescriptionJob ID#:215134Job Category:L - MechanicsPosition Type:Associate - W2Duration:52Shift:1Positions Available:20FAA Flight Readiness Technician BLocation: San Antonio, TXJob ID: 215134Shifts: Must be available to work all shifts; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shiftJob SummaryPDS 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 RequirementsMinimum Security Clearance:No ClearancePDS 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 (and EEO is the Law Supplement (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 (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. For information, please click on the following link: E-Verify (The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit .VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit or 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 OrdinanceVEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Created: 2026-03-10