• Aviation Assembly Technician

    PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. (Kinston, NC)


    Become an Aviation Assembly Technician and Build the Future of Aerospace!

     

    **Job Title:** Aviation Assembly Technician

    **Location:** Kinston, NC

    **Pay Rate:** $34–$37 per hour

    **Job Type:** Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Contract)

     

    Schedule:** Monday–Friday | Must be available for **1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

     

    Precision. Craftsmanship. Innovation. Your Career in Aerospace Starts Here.

     

    PDS Tech Commercial is seeking skilled **Aviation Assembly Technicians** to support a leading aerospace manufacturing operation in **Kinston, NC** . In this high-impact role, you’ll help assemble and install aircraft components with the highest standards of precision and quality. If you're detail-oriented, hands-on, and ready to contribute to the future of aviation, we want to hear from you.

    Key Responsibilities

    As an Aviation Assembly Technician, you will:

    + Read and interpret **blueprints, work orders, and technical documents** to complete tasks accurately.

    + Perform **manual and automated assembly** operations using precision hand and power tools.

    + **Must have skills:** Drill, seal, install fasteners, countersink, paint, varnish, and sub-assemble components to exact specifications.

    + Conduct **functional tests and inspections** to verify compliance with safety and engineering standards.

    + Identify and report **assembly discrepancies** , and participate in corrective actions.

    + Support production flow by moving materials, tools, and assemblies.

    + Conduct **Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM)** on tools and equipment.

    + Mentor and support fellow team members to maintain quality and efficiency.

    + Cross-train in inspection tasks and pursue **SIA qualification** as needed.

     

    What You Bring

    Required Qualifications:

    + **Prior aerospace assembly experience** with techniques such as drilling, sealing, inserting fasteners, countersinking, and painting.

    + Ability to work **any assigned shift** (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).

    + Willingness to work **overtime and weekends** based on production needs.

    + Physically able to stand for full shifts and perform hands-on tasks.

    + Strong **attention to detail** and ability to follow technical instructions.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + **Local candidates** strongly preferred, but not required.

    + Experience using **precision measurement tools** for verifying tolerances and dimensions.

    + Previous work in **aerospace or high-precision manufacturing** environments.

    + Familiarity with **quality control procedures** and documentation.

    + Interest in or prior **inspection experience** ; willingness to obtain **SIA qualification** .

     

    Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

     

    At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just taking a job—you’re contributing to the **engineering excellence** that keeps the aerospace industry moving forward. We connect skilled professionals to opportunities that offer **meaningful work, competitive pay, and career growth** .

     

    Apply Today

     

    If you're ready to bring your skills to a high-performance aerospace team and make a tangible impact on the future of flight, **apply now** and start your journey with PDS Tech Commercial.

     

    **Pay Details:** $34.00 to $37.00 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

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + 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.