Aviation Technician - 1st Shift

Aviation Technician – Join a Leading Aerospace Industry Partner!

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a respected leader in the aviation industry to hire a skilled Technician who is passionate about quality, precision, and aviation safety. If you have experience working with aircraft components, mechanical systems, or high-pressure oxygen equipment, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety and reliability of critical aviation equipment.

Schedule & Pay

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: Up to $27.00 per hour

As an Aviation Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and restoring aircraft safety equipment, including oxygen masks, cylinders, regulators, and fire extinguishers. Your expertise will help ensure that essential aviation systems meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Overhaul, repair, and maintain aircraft oxygen masks, fire extinguishers, and cylinder/regulator assemblies
• Perform incoming inspections of equipment and components
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, and related documentation
• Test equipment using pressure gauges, flow meters, and other testing devices
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues by following OEM maintenance manuals and specifications
• Torque regulators to cylinders according to manufacturer requirements
• Conduct hydrostatic testing of oxygen cylinders
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures and quality standards
• Properly utilize tools, equipment, and materials
• Report potentially unsafe conditions and support a safe work environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of related mechanical, maintenance, repair, or aviation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency using hand tools and precision measuring equipment
• Experience working with high-pressure oxygen systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, parts manuals, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while standing or sitting for extended periods
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Must be able to successfully complete FAA-required pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, candidates must meet all applicable work authorization and eligibility requirements for this position.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification
• Previous aircraft maintenance, repair, or overhaul experience
• Experience working in an aviation, aerospace, or MRO environment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, and operating tools and equipment
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds
• Strong visual acuity, including close vision, depth perception, and color vision
  
  

Work Environment

• Primarily indoor shop environment
• Exposure to varying temperatures may occur during shipping and receiving activities
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and safety-toed footwear in designated areas
  
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, We Connect Talented Professionals With Industry-leading Organizations Where They Can Build Rewarding Careers. When You Join Our Team, You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge aviation equipment
• Safety-focused work environment
• Career growth opportunities within the aerospace industry
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on aviation safety and reliability
  
  

Ready for Takeoff?

If you're a detail-oriented technician looking to advance your career in aviation maintenance and repair, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to keeping aircraft equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Take the next step in your aviation career with PDS Tech Commercial—apply today!

Pay Details: $27.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

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
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.