Join the Flight to Excellence: FAA Engineering Technician (2nd Shift) | PDS Tech Commercial
Help Keep Aircraft Airborne — Be a Part of Something Bigger in Aviation

Make a Real Impact in the Sky

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're searching for an experienced FAA Engineering Technician to support our FAA Repair Station during the 2nd shift. This is more than a job — it’s a critical role in ensuring the safety, precision, and performance of aircraft components. You'll use your technical expertise and judgment to help return aviation systems to service — and excellence.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day

As an FAA Production Technical Operator 5, you’ll be trusted with responsibilities that directly impact aircraft performance and safety, including:

• Assembly, disassembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft components

• Manual and automated equipment operation including hand soldering and test equipment

• Preventive maintenance on machines and setup of manufacturing lines

• Inspection and analysis of components with documentation to meet FAA standards

• Collaborate with supervisors, teams, and potentially external parties to provide accurate info and solutions

• Offer guidance to new employees and others in similar roles when needed

What You Bring to the Team

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma with technical coursework OR equivalent experience

• 4–5 years of relevant hands-on experience in aviation or electronics manufacturing

• Specific site-required certifications (as applicable)

• Deep understanding of soldering specs, SMT processing, and component inspection

• Experience with in-circuit and functional test systems

• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks in a manufacturing environment

• Strong manual dexterity, visual acuity, and ability to work under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an FAA Repair Station environment

• Familiarity with documentation control systems, Word, Excel, and test documentation

• Leadership capabilities and ability to train or mentor peers

• Advanced manufacturing systems knowledge

Take the Next Step in Your Aviation Career

If you're ready to put your technical skills to work in a high-impact role that keeps the world flying, apply now and join PDS Tech Commercial. Your future in aerospace excellence starts here.

Ready to get started? Submit your application today.

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