AP Mechanic- Mobile Response Team- Portland, OR

Company: 
PDS Defense, Inc.
Category: 
Maintenance
Job Type: 
Contractor
City: 
Portland
State: 
Oregon
Country: 
USA

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Mobile Response Technician - Aircraft Maintenance Technician, in Portland, OR. Job ID#213392
Job Description:

  • Adhere to General Work Requirements (Factory, Shop and / or Hangar positions)
  • Comply with environmental health / safety policies and procedures
  • Troubleshoot, repair, install, inspect, and perform maintenance on customer aircraft
  • Perform and document work completed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required
  • Assist in other maintenance disciplines - Avionics, Structures, Composites etc.
  • Assist with mechanical / electrical removals and installations
  • Return aircraft to service after maintenance at off-site locations
  • Audit your own location and truck monthly
  • Perform Delegated Inspector (DI) function as qualified by QA

How to thrive in this role?

  • You have an Airframe and Powerplant License
  • You have a minimum of 3 years aircraft maintenance work experience or substantiated equivalent experience
  • You have a minimum of 1 year aircraft model experience
  • You have the ability to effectively and accurately communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and / or aircraft status with customers at all levels
  • You own basic set of hand tools with the ability to demonstrate Inventory control of tools
  • You must be able to work unscheduled overtime including nonscheduled workdays and holidays
  • You must be able to work in seasonal/inclement weather outside
  • You must have the ability to be available for considerable travel with 2 hours' notice, to include extended assignments lasting up to 30 days.
  • You must have a valid drivers' license and be able to maintain insurable status
  • You have ability to work unsupervised and alone
  • You possess a valid passport with the ability to travel internationally
  • You have the ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area badge (SIDA)
  • You have the experience with aircraft return to service and inspection procedure

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.
PDS 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 SupplementPDS 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 https://www.pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/.

First posted: 
10/8/2025 4:07:58 PM

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