F/A-18 Egress Seat Technician
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a F/A-18 Egress Seat Technician, in New Orleans, LA. Job ID#212851
Job Description: Searching for F/A-18 Seats Technician (Navy AME) willing to work on 1st shift at Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
Position Responsibilities:
* Technician maintains the following: Aircraft seats and canopy ejection systems, Gaseous O2, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cockpit heat, pressurization and ventilation
* Remove and install Oxygen system valves, gauges, converters and regulators.
* Remove, install, inspect and rig ejection seats, Cartridge Actuation Devices (CADS), shoulder harnesses and lap belts.
* Perform Daily, pre and post flight and periodic aircraft inspections.
* Perform flight operation activities to include daily, turnaround, launch and recovery including plane captain activities
* Assembles, disassembles and/or modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
* Oversees assembly, disassembly or overhaul.
* Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
* Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components.
* Performs validation/verification testing of systems and components.
* Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
* Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Oversees training. Works under general direction.
* Works under general direction.
* Prioritizes quality, product and people safety
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at NAS JRB New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
Education: Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).
Required Experience:
- Aircraft maintenance
- Experience working with ejection systems
- Maintenance experience working on removal, install, inspection of aircraft systems/tools
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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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
Job Location: New Orleans, LA
Rate: Not Specified
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Input Date: 11/10/2025
Attention: Patrick Mahoney
Address: 300 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 700
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
800 Phone: 866/224-2745
Email: patrick.mahoney@adeccona.com
Website: Go To PDS Defense Website
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