• FAA Assembly and Test Technician

    PDS Defense (Elma, NY)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **FAA Assembly and Test Technician** Elma, NY Posted: 10/2/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    213327

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Shift:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an FAA Assembly and Test Technician, in Elma, NY. Job ID#213327

     

    Pay Rate: $31/hr

    Job Description:

    Seeking an Assembly & Test (A&T) Technician II to join them. You will report to the Process Manager and will have an onsite, 2nd shift work schedule in East Aurora, New York.

    To be considered for this role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

    High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

     

    At least 3 years of related experience in a related technical field.

     

    In accordance with strict Federal Aviation Agency (F.A.A.) regulations regarding Safety Sensitive Work (S.S.W.), employee enrollment & participation in the company's "F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program" is a requirement for this position.

    As an A&T Technician II, you will:

    Perform assembly activities using a variety of mechanical and electronic measurement equipment and specialized fixtures, tooling, gauging and torque mechanisms to obtain desired build requirements.

     

    Work from drawings, work instructions, parts lists or other instruction and provide written communication defining performance results and situational circumstances.

     

    Test operations include setting up and performing operational tests of finished products on high precision test stands. This activity uses hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic test equipment, fixtures and tools to obtain desired performance results.

     

    Diagnose test failures and assess hardware condition to provide recommended rework instruction and configuration changes.

     

    Perform daily administrative responsibilities to support overall operations.

     

    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