Aerospace Maintenance Technician – Join a Team Powering the Future of Aviation

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Job Type: Full-Time, Consultant (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Starting Pay : $37.74 per hour

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial, in partnership with a global aerospace leader, is seeking an experienced Aerospace Maintenance Technician. In this role, you’ll apply your hands-on expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, and support some of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. Your work will directly contribute to aircraft safety, reliability, and mission readiness.

What You’ll Do

As an Aerospace Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing hydraulic mechanical maintenance on fighter aircraft (F-15 experience highly preferred).

• Supporting Aircraft Performance Group (APG) tasks including towing, lifting & jacking, leveling, parking, and mooring.

• Troubleshooting and maintaining key systems:

  • Electrical Systems (Fire, Ice, Oxygen)

  • Engines (Pratt & Whitney or General Electric)

  • Engine Cooling System (ECS)

  • EGRESS (Emergency Global Rescue, Escape, and Survival Systems)

  • Fuel Systems

  • Hydraulic Systems

  • Landing Gear and General Vehicle Systems

• Supporting the development, analysis, and collection of system support technical data.

• Assisting in preparing technical documentation for operating, testing, and maintaining aircraft systems and components.

• Contributing to evaluations of fleet operational performance, reliability, and availability.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• Hands-on hydraulic mechanical maintenance experience on fighter aircraft (F-15 preferred).

• Aircraft Performance Group (APG) familiarity.
  
  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.                                               
  
   

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Pratt & Whitney or General Electric engines.

• Broad familiarity with electrical, fuel, hydraulic, ECS, and EGRESS systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years’ experience, OR equivalent advanced education and professional experience (e.g., Master’s + 1 year, or 7+ years’ related work).

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll partner with one of the world’s foremost aerospace innovators while enjoying the stability and benefits of a consultant role. We offer you the opportunity to:

• Work hands-on with cutting-edge fighter aircraft and advanced aerospace systems.

• Collaborate with skilled professionals who share your passion for aviation excellence.

• Earn competitive pay with consistent weekday hours.

• Build a foundation for career advancement in aerospace maintenance and engineering.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to put your aerospace maintenance expertise to work on high-performance aircraft, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of flight.

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