Keep Mission-Critical Aircraft Flying – Join Us as an Aviation Maintenance Technician

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Must be available for 1st or 2nd shift
Pay Rate: $30.86 to $36.39 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to find a skilled Aviation Maintenance Technician ready to make a direct impact on aircraft performance and military readiness. If you’re experienced with aircraft electrical systems, wiring, and troubleshooting—and thrive in a fast-paced Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment—this is your opportunity to support mission-critical aviation programs.

Your Impact

As an Aviation Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining and restoring aircraft systems that support military and aviation operations worldwide. Your expertise will help ensure aircraft return to service safely, efficiently, and with first-time quality—strengthening operational readiness and global security.

Working within a collaborative MRO team, you’ll contribute to maintenance, repair, and modification projects involving military commercial derivatives, fighter aircraft, and critical aviation components.

What You’ll Do

In this hands-on role, you’ll perform a variety of electrical and avionics maintenance tasks to ensure aircraft systems operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Read and interpret wiring schematics and aircraft system diagrams

• Perform bonding, resistance, and continuity checks on electrical systems

• Locate and verify proper wire routing during system installations

• Conduct independent AC/DC power checks

• Perform precise wire installations in accordance with technical drawings, including:

  • Proper spacing and cable tie usage

  • Bundle opening and cable care

  • Connector removal and installation

• Complete wiring termination tasks including:

  • Connector pins and sockets

  • Standard ring terminals and stud build-up

  • Splicing shielded twisted pairs

  • Coaxial and shielded connector installations

• Install and troubleshoot fiber optics, coaxial cable, and quadrax systems

• Perform Air Data Testing with appropriate support

• Conduct scheduled maintenance, repairs, modifications, and functional testing on avionics and electrical systems

• Utilize electrical and measuring tools including multimeters, megohmmeters, crimpers, bond meters, and push-pull scales

• Document maintenance activities accurately and maintain regulatory compliance

• Identify technical discrepancies and escalate issues to leadership when needed

This role requires working at heights and using fall protection equipment. Candidates must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification in accordance with OSHA standards.

Required Qualifications

• 4–5 years of aviation maintenance experience (Level B technician level)

• Experience working on a 737 aircraft

• Strong troubleshooting abilities, particularly with fiber optic systems

• Ability to install and terminate connectors and electrical wiring components

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Availability to work 1st or 2nd shift as needed

• High school diploma or GED and relevant aviation, industry, or military experience

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance

Military and corporate aviation backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

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 Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) certification

• Knowledge of aviation maintenance processes including:

  • Human Factors

  • Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control

  • Tool control procedures

  • Health and safety regulations

  • COSHH standards

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented aviation professionals with leading organizations working on critical aerospace programs. When you join our team, you’re not just performing maintenance—you’re helping ensure aircraft are ready for missions that matter.

What you’ll gain:

• Competitive hourly pay

• Experience supporting military and advanced aviation platforms

• Opportunities to grow within the aerospace and defense industry

• A culture built on safety, collaboration, and innovation

• A team that values quality, accountability, and professional excellence

• Work that directly contributes to global security and mission readiness

Take Your Aviation Career to the Next Level

If you’re an experienced aviation technician with strong electrical and avionics skills, this is your opportunity to work on high-impact aircraft programs while advancing your career.

Apply today and help keep mission-critical aircraft flying with PDS Tech Commercial.

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