Avionics Retrofit Technician

Take Flight with Your Avionics Expertise!

Title: Aircraft Technician A Avionics - Retrofit (Contract)

Location: Columbus, MS

Hourly Rate of Pay Range: $40 per hour

Duration of assignment: Open Ended

Are you an experienced avionics professional looking to make a lasting impact on the future of aerospace innovation? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer to hire a skilled Avionics Retrofit Technician who is passionate about precision, technology, and aircraft performance.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in the assembly, installation, modification, and repair of advanced avionics systems on aircraft and helicopters. Your expertise will help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of aircraft that support missions around the world.

What You'll Do

As an Avionics Retrofit Aircraft Technician , you'll work hands-on with cutting-edge aircraft systems, supporting production, maintenance, and retrofit programs.

Key Responsibilities

Production Assembly (70%)

• Assemble, install, repair, and replace aircraft electrical and electronic components and systems.
• Install electrical harnesses and subassemblies by performing activities such as:
• Wire and coax cable identification
• Clamping and bundling
• Routing and mounting
• Stripping and splicing
• Soldering and termination
• Ensure all installations are completed without compromising aircraft structure, safety, or system functionality.
• Perform avionics modifications, repairs, and retrofit activities on aircraft and helicopter platforms.
• Fabricate and repair aircraft parts according to engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, service manuals, vendor documentation, and technical specifications.
• Utilize specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring instruments, and testing devices to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Support helicopter-specific maintenance and upgrade programs.
  

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of avionics experience working on aircraft, preferably rotorcraft/helicopters.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical documentation.
• Experience performing avionics installations, modifications, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and electronic components.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Rotorcraft or helicopter maintenance and retrofit experience.
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing or aircraft production environments.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, aerospace quality standards, and avionics testing procedures.
• Technical training, military aviation experience, or relevant avionics certifications.
  
  

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Primarily onsite work environment (approximately 95% onsite).
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, kneel, lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment up to 30 lbs. (14 kg).
• Ability to work throughout office, hangar, and production floor environments.
• Ability to read technical documentation, engineering drawings, and computer screens.
• Ability to travel independently on occasion and with limited notice.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:
• Safety shoes/steel-toed footwear
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Respirators or masks
• Protective gloves
  

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're ready to bring your avionics expertise to a world-class aerospace environment and help build the future of flight, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and launch your next career adventure as an Aircraft Technician Avionics – Retrofit 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: $40.00 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.