Become an Aviation Assembly Technician and Build the Future of Aerospace!

Job Title: Aviation Assembly Technician
Location: Kinston, NC
Pay Rate: $34–$37 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Contract)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Must be available for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
 

Precision. Craftsmanship. Innovation. Your Career in Aerospace Starts Here.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking skilled Aviation Assembly Technicians to support a leading aerospace manufacturing operation in Kinston, NC. In this high-impact role, you’ll help assemble and install aircraft components with the highest standards of precision and quality. If you're detail-oriented, hands-on, and ready to contribute to the future of aviation, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As an Aviation Assembly Technician, you will:

• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical documents to complete tasks accurately.

• Perform manual and automated assembly operations using precision hand and power tools.

• Must have skills: Drill, seal, install fasteners, countersink, paint, varnish, and sub-assemble components to exact specifications.

• Conduct functional tests and inspections to verify compliance with safety and engineering standards.

• Identify and report assembly discrepancies, and participate in corrective actions.

• Support production flow by moving materials, tools, and assemblies.

• Conduct Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) on tools and equipment.

• Mentor and support fellow team members to maintain quality and efficiency.

• Cross-train in inspection tasks and pursue SIA qualification as needed.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Prior aerospace assembly experience with techniques such as drilling, sealing, inserting fasteners, countersinking, and painting.

• Ability to work any assigned shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends based on production needs.

• Physically able to stand for full shifts and perform hands-on tasks.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local candidates strongly preferred, but not required.

• Experience using precision measurement tools for verifying tolerances and dimensions.

• Previous work in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with quality control procedures and documentation.

• Interest in or prior inspection experience; willingness to obtain SIA qualification.

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just taking a job—you’re contributing to the engineering excellence that keeps the aerospace industry moving forward. We connect skilled professionals to opportunities that offer meaningful work, competitive pay, and career growth.

Apply Today

If you're ready to bring your skills to a high-performance aerospace team and make a tangible impact on the future of flight, apply now and start your journey with PDS Tech Commercial.

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