Electrical Technician – Advance Your Career in Aerospace

Location: New Orleans, LA (NAS JRB – Belle Chasse)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM) | 9x80 Schedule
Job Type: Full-time | 12-Month Consultant Assignment (extension confirmed through 2027)
Pay Rate: $37.00 - $43.00/Hour

Power Up Your Future in Aerospace Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aerospace leader to hire an experienced Electrical Technician. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and avionics systems on advanced fighter aircraft. Your expertise will help ensure mission readiness, flight safety, and peak aircraft performance.

What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining, removing, and installing aircraft avionics/electrical components and equipment.

• Performing daily, pre- and post-flight, turnaround, and periodic inspections.

• Supporting flight operations including launch, recovery, and plane captain activities.

• Assembling, disassembling, and modifying systems to correct failures or implement upgrades.

• Troubleshooting complex electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to isolate and repair faults.

• Performing validation and verification testing of systems and components.

• Documenting inspections, repairs, and modifications to meet regulatory and safety standards.

• Verifying flight-worthiness and ensuring compliance with quality and safety protocols.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED plus at least 4 years of related aircraft electrical/avionics experience (or equivalent combination of education/experience).

• Minimum 5 years of military fighter aircraft maintenance experience.

• Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.

• Able to lift up to 35 pounds and work outdoors in varied conditions with exposure to noise and exhaust.

• 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.            

•         Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.                       

• Willingness to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fighter avionics/electrical modification experience.

• F/A-18 (AT/AE) qualifications.

• Familiarity with Navy 4790.1 maintenance requirements.

Why Join Us

When you join PDS Tech Commercial, you join a team that values expertise, precision, and growth. We offer:

• Competitive pay and stable long-term project work confirmed through 2027.

• A first-shift, 9x80 schedule supporting work-life balance.

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge aerospace systems in a mission-critical environment.

• A supportive, safety-first culture built on teamwork and professional respect.

Ready to Take Off?

If you’re a skilled electrical technician ready to contribute to a program where your work directly impacts aerospace performance and safety, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as an Electrical Technician in New Orleans.

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