Test Technician | Put Your Hands-On Skills to Work on the Future of Aviation

Location: Stratford, CT

Pay Rate: $35.00–$50.00/hour

Contract Duration: October 12, 2026 – January 5, 2028

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Build. Test. Troubleshoot. Make an Impact in Aviation.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Test Technician in Stratford, CT.

If you're mechanically inclined, confident working with hydraulic systems and power tools, and enjoy turning engineering drawings into real-world results, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

As a Test Technician, you'll support the assembly, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of hydraulic and mechanical systems used in a highly technical aviation environment. Your hands-on expertise will help ensure equipment and assemblies are built, maintained, and operated safely and accurately.

What You'll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, technical documents, and formal work instructions.
  
• Perform assembly, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of hydraulic and mechanical assemblies.
  
• Use a variety of hand tools to assemble, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment.
  
• Safely operate handheld power tools in support of fabrication and maintenance activities.
  
• Operate non-automated stationary equipment, including drill presses, band saws, chop saws, and hydraulic presses.
  
• Support the fabrication, modification, and maintenance of mechanical and hydraulic components and equipment.
  
• Apply technical knowledge to troubleshoot problems and complete assigned work accurately.
  
• Work collaboratively within a technical team while completing assignments with minimal supervision or direction.
  
• Follow established safety requirements, procedures, and technical documentation.
  
• Perform assigned duties around potentially hazardous conditions while maintaining a strong commitment to workplace safety.
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
• Experience operating non-automated, stand-alone equipment such as:
  
  
  
  • Drill press
    
  • Band saw
    
  • Chop saw
    
  • Hydraulic press
    
  
  
  
• Experience using hand tools to assemble or repair machinery.
  
• Experience safely operating handheld power tools.
  
• Ability to understand and follow technical documentation and formal direction.
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical abilities.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision.
  
• Commitment to following proper safety procedures in an industrial or technical work environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

We're especially interested in candidates with:

• Previous experience with aviation hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies.
  
• Experience with large industrial hydraulic power supplies and distribution systems.
  
• Experience fabricating hydraulic pipes and hoses.
  
• Knowledge or experience related to power trains and rotor systems.
  
• Experience using precision measurement equipment.
  
• Demonstrated experience reading and working from engineering documentation, drawings, and schematics.
  
• Previous aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial experience.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented technical professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the most exciting work happening in aviation.

This Test Technician opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to take their mechanical and hydraulic expertise into a challenging, hands-on environment where precision, teamwork, quality, and safety matter every day.

Here's what makes this opportunity stand out:

• Competitive Pay: Earn $35.00–$50.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
  
• Long-Term Opportunity: Build valuable industry experience during an assignment extending into January 2028.
  
• Hands-On Aviation Experience: Work directly with sophisticated hydraulic and mechanical systems.
  
• Expand Your Technical Skills: Strengthen your experience with fabrication, engineering documentation, precision equipment, and industrial machinery.
  
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside skilled technical professionals who value teamwork and problem-solving.
  
• Career-Building Experience: Add valuable aviation and aerospace experience to your technical background while supporting an industry-leading organization.
  

Ready to Get to Work?

If you're a hands-on technician who knows your way around hydraulic systems, mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, and shop equipment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and put your technical expertise to work on an opportunity that's helping move aviation forward.

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