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Lead the Future of Flight as a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician

Location: Columbus, MS | Payrate: $42.50/hour | Must be open to all shifts

Are you a seasoned avionics professional ready to take your expertise to the next level? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace innovator to hire a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician for its New Helicopter Completions Team.

In this critical role, you'll help transform advanced rotorcraft into mission-ready aircraft by ensuring avionics systems are installed, tested, and completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. Your experience and technical precision will directly contribute to aircraft that support vital operations around the world.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with assigned lead personnel regarding production schedules, priorities, tooling needs, material availability, and special project requirements.

• Install, troubleshoot, modify, repair, and validate aircraft avionics systems and components.

• Perform work using blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, service manuals, vendor documentation, and technical specifications.

• Interpret dimensions, alignments, tolerances, locations, and installation requirements with precision.

• Utilize specialized hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment to complete avionics installations and repairs.

• Support new helicopter completion activities while ensuring workmanship meets exacting aerospace standards.

• Verify all completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.

• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of avionics experience on aircraft, preferably rotorcraft/helicopters.

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Proven experience performing avionics installations, troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs.

• Knowledge of aircraft electrical and electronic systems, testing procedures, and industry standards.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.

• Experience working in helicopter completion, retrofit, or production environments.

• Familiarity with FAA regulations and aerospace quality systems.

• Leadership experience or ability to mentor less experienced technicians.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Qualified candidates must be able to:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials up to 60 pounds.

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat throughout the workday.

• Work around aircraft, moving equipment, and production operations.

• Read wire numbers, engineering drawings, technical manuals, and computer screens.

• Operate production equipment, hydraulic lifts, computers, and standard office equipment.

• Travel independently when required.

• Work in environments involving exposure to aircraft chemicals, fumes, and manufacturing processes.

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:

  • Safety shoes

  • Safety glasses

  • Hearing protection

  • Respirators or masks

  • Protective gloves

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're an experienced avionics technician looking to join a world-class aerospace team and contribute to the completion of exceptional aircraft, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take your place among the professionals shaping the next generation of flight as a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician with PDS Tech Commercial!

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $42.50 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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