Turn Aircraft Expertise into Engineering Impact: Support Engineering Data Specialist

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry
Job Type: Full Time; Consultant (12 Months)
Location: Ridley Park, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday; First Shift
Pay Rate starting at : $45.75 per hour

Transform Maintenance Knowledge into Mission-Critical Support Solutions

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Support Engineering Data Specialist to support a leading aerospace organization in Ridley Park, PA. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering, maintenance, reliability, and logistics—translating complex aircraft data into actionable support solutions that improve fleet reliability, availability, and long-term operational performance. We’re looking for something with 3+ years of Aircraft Mechanic

If you bring strong aircraft maintenance experience and the ability to interpret engineering data and technical documentation, this is your opportunity to influence how aircraft systems are supported across entire fleets.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Engineering Data Specialist, you will interpret and analyze engineering and operational data to develop comprehensive aircraft support strategies. Key responsibilities include:

• Interpreting and analyzing engineering, reliability, maintainability, and supply chain data

• Developing support analysis products including provisioning solutions, spares strategies, and maintenance concepts

• Determining spares provisioning requirements and recommending stocking levels for multiple customers under a single contract type

• Identifying logistics support candidates from product definitions and developing logistics support analysis (LSA) records and reports

• Establishing maintenance tasks, inspection intervals, and required support resources

• Evaluating aircraft and fleet operational performance, reliability, and availability

• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation for operating, testing, inspecting, and maintaining aircraft systems and components

• Reviewing engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate technical data development

• Developing and maintaining system support technical data elements and specifications

• Supporting compliance with structured technical data standards and documentation requirements

• Work closely with maintenance, MRO, and engineering teams supporting active aircraft fleets.

Note: In certain locations, Level 1 and 2 roles may be covered under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Aircraft Mechanic or Avionics experience (military, commercial, corporate, or general aviation)
  OR
  5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience

• 3+ years of technical documentation experience in an aviation maintenance or engineering environment

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Typically 6+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced education with relevant experience

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

• Experience with SLICWAVE

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-40051, S1000D, MIL-STD-1388, GEIA-STD-0007

• XML knowledge

• Lean Six Sigma experience

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced aerospace professionals with meaningful, high-impact opportunities. When you join our team, you gain:

• Competitive pay starting at $45.75 per hour

• A stable, first-shift schedule supporting work-life balance

• The opportunity to influence fleet-level supportability strategies

• Exposure to advanced aerospace systems and engineering programs

• A collaborative environment where maintenance expertise is highly valued

• A 12-month consulting assignment with strong industry visibility

Ready to Shape the Future of Aircraft Support?

If you're ready to apply your aircraft maintenance expertise to engineering-driven support solutions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Support Engineering Data Specialist in Ridley Park, PA.

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