• Sr. Aircraft Tech(Retrofit) - Avionics

    PDS Defense (Columbus, MS)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Sr. Aircraft Tech(Retrofit) - Avionics** Columbus, MS Posted: 10/2/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    213329

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Shift:

    1

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Aircraft Tech (Retrofit) - Avionics, in Columbus. MS. Job ID#213329

    Job Description:

    Perform work on assigned aircraft or parts in the avionics function. Tasks included fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopters and support of helicopter specific programs.

     

    Perform assembly, installation, repair or replacement of aircraft electrical/electronic components and systems in the manufacture, maintenance or refurbishing of aircraft and function check of components.

     

    Conduct operational checks of complete systems to verify proper functioning of components and systems.

     

    Diagnose malfunctions or failures and make adjustments, repairs or replacements of parts or components.

     

    Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead person with regard to schedules, priorities, availability of parts, supplies and tools, and special instructions as required.

     

    Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements.

     

    Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments.

     

    Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.

     

    Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment and job schedules.

     

    Complete forms and records pertaining to completion of assigned work.

     

    Diagnose the cause of malfunctions, identifies failures and determines corrective action to restore systems to required operating specifications and standards.

     

    Perform required corrective action by making repairs, adjustments or replacements.

     

    Perform operational power on checks of equipment to include but not limited to; instruments, radios, navigation, pitot/static systems, displays, ICS/audio, and lighting.

     

    Should be familiar with test equipment used for operational checks of the above systems.

     

    Maintain responsibility to keep scrap at minimum levels.

     

    Follow all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.

    Your boarding pass:

    Required:

    Minimum of six (6) years of experience working on avionics in aircraft, preferably rotorcraft.

     

    Preferred: Current A & P license

    Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

    Required Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs.

    Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

    Strong written and verbal skills in the English

    Technical Systems Proficiency:

    Required:

    Computer proficiency

    Preferred:

    SAP

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

    To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

    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

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled