Take Flight with Your Avionics Expertise!
Title: Avionics Retrofit Technician (Contract)
Location: Columbus, MS
Hourly Rate of Pay Range: $40 per hour
Are you an experienced avionics professional looking to make a lasting impact on the future of aerospace innovation? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer to hire a skilled Avionics Retrofit Technician who is passionate about precision, technology, and aircraft performance.
In this role, youll play a critical part in the assembly, installation, modification, and repair of advanced avionics systems on aircraft and helicopters. Your expertise will help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of aircraft that support missions around the world.
What Youll Do
Install electrical harnesses and subassemblies by performing activities such as:
Ensure all installations are completed without compromising aircraft structure, safety, or system functionality.
Perform avionics modifications, repairs, and retrofit activities on aircraft and helicopter platforms.
Fabricate and repair aircraft parts according to engineering and manufacturing requirements.
Interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, service manuals, vendor documentation, and technical specifications.
Utilize specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring instruments, and testing devices to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
Support helicopter-specific maintenance and upgrade programs.
What Were Looking For
Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical documentation.
Experience performing avionics installations, modifications, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, wiring harnesses, and electronic components.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Rotorcraft or helicopter maintenance and retrofit experience.
Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing or aircraft production environments.
Familiarity with FAA regulations, aerospace quality standards, and avionics testing procedures.
Technical training, military aviation experience, or relevant avionics certifications.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Primarily onsite work environment (approximately 95 onsite).
Ability to stand, walk, squat, kneel, lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment up to 30 lbs. (14 kg).
Ability to work throughout office, hangar, and production floor environments.
Ability to read technical documentation, engineering drawings, and computer screens.
Ability to travel independently on occasion and with limited notice.
Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including:
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If youre ready to bring your avionics expertise to a world-class aerospace environment and help build the future of flight, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and launch your next career adventure as an Avionics Retrofit Technician with PDS Tech Commercial!
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.
Pay Details: $40.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
