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Launch Your Career in Aviation Testing – Join a Leading Aerospace Team as a Test Technician!

Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Pay Rate: $24.00 per Hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | 4/10 Work Schedule (Four 10-Hour Days)
Potential for Permanent Hire: Yes

Put Your Technical Skills to Work on Critical Aviation Technology

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a respected leader in the aviation industry to find a skilled and detail-oriented Test Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with advanced aerospace products, performing critical testing and validation that helps ensure quality, performance, and reliability before products reach customers.

If you enjoy troubleshooting, working with sophisticated electronic and mechanical systems, and contributing to products that support the aviation industry, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your technical career.

What You'll Do

As a Test Technician, you'll play a vital role in the testing and validation process, ensuring products meet rigorous performance and quality standards before delivery.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare test documentation and set up fixtures required for accelerometer testing
• Execute and monitor testing operations from start to finish
• Perform rate table and vibration testing procedures
• Conduct final acceptance testing on customer equipment prior to shipment
• Maintain accurate daily test logs, records, and documentation of all test activities
• Document faults, discrepancies, and anomalies discovered during testing
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers and Production Management on testing strategies, troubleshooting efforts, and production planning
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues as needed
• Disassemble products from test fixtures and perform cleaning and final preparation activities
• Gather, verify, and validate required paperwork and database routing information for final inspection
• Support additional production-related tasks during test cycles that do not require active observation

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of Test Technician experience
• Previous testing experience or equivalent technical education
• Experience performing hardware testing in a production, manufacturing, or laboratory environment
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to interpret testing procedures and follow established processes

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC J-STD-001 Certification
• Technical degree in electronics or a related discipline
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or electronic testing environments
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD mitigation practices
• Experience using digital multimeters (DMMs) to diagnose electrical issues
• Strong teamwork, initiative, and accountability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Technical Skills

Experience with:

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Hardware testing and validation
• Electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Test documentation and reporting

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with opportunities that help shape the future of aviation and aerospace innovation.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay starting at $24.00 per hour
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge aerospace technology
• Hands-on experience supporting products used in the aviation industry
• Exposure to engineering, production, and quality teams
• A collaborative work environment that values technical expertise and continuous improvement
• Stable, full-time schedule with a desirable first-shift workweek
• Potential opportunity for direct, full-time employment with the client
• The chance to play a key role in ensuring product quality, safety, and performance

Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of critical aerospace products, helping maintain the high standards expected throughout the aviation industry.

Ready to Test the Technology That Keeps Aviation Moving?

If you're a skilled Test Technician with a passion for quality, troubleshooting, and hands-on technical work, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial to help ensure the reliability and performance of innovative aviation technology while advancing your career in aerospace.

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: $24.00 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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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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