Keep Mission-Critical Aircraft Flying — Join Us as a Product Repair Technician

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a highly skilled Product Repair Technician supporting the C-17 Globemaster III. If you’re an experienced aviation professional who thrives in high-stakes environments, this role gives you the opportunity to directly impact aircraft readiness and mission success.

Position Overview



Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st & 2nd Shift (assigned based on experience and business needs)

Duration: 12-Month Full-Time Consultant Role

Pay Rate: $47.78/hr ($42.69/hr + $5.09 Health & Welfare)

In this role, you’ll perform advanced repair, modification, and maintenance work on complex aircraft systems—ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence for one of the most critical airlift platforms in the world.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Assemble, disassemble, modify, and repair aerospace systems and components
  
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to identify and resolve faults
  
• Perform and oversee system testing, validation, and verification
  
• Configure aircraft systems and test equipment
  
• Inspect completed work to ensure flight worthiness and compliance standards
  
• Document repairs, test results, and modifications in alignment with regulatory and contractual requirements
  
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
  
• Support training activities and contribute to team knowledge sharing
  
• Maintain strict adherence to safety practices, including working at heights with fall protection
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and 4+ years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  
• Minimum 3+ years of experience:
  
  
  
  • Working at heights with fall protection equipment (225 lb limit)
    
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents
    
  • Identifying safety risks and hazardous conditions
    
  • Performing repair, maintenance, and retrofit work
    
  
  
  
• Ability to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and respirator physicals
  
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.
  
• 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.                                               
  
   
  

• Experience working on C-17 aircraft platforms
  
• Knowledge of live aircraft operations and multi-system maintenance, including:
  
  
  
  • Pneumatic, hydraulic, structural, electrical, and propulsion systems
    
  
  
  
• Ability to interpret USAF Technical Orders and C-17 blueprints
  
• Experience in high-paced, schedule-driven environments with strict quality standards
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, your expertise powers missions that matter.

• Work on Iconic Aircraft: Support the globally recognized C-17 Globemaster III
  
• High-Impact Role: Directly contribute to aircraft performance, safety, and mission readiness
  
• Competitive Compensation: Earn $47.78/hour with comprehensive pay structure
  
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in advanced aerospace systems and defense programs
  
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values precision, safety, and technical excellence
  

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today

If you have the experience, precision, and passion to support mission-critical aircraft operations, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help keep the fleet flying strong.

 

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