• Product Repair/Mod Tech C

    PDS Defense (New Orleans, LA)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Product Repair/Mod Tech C** New Orleans, LA Posted: 10/18/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    211428

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    52

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    2

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a F/A-18 Aircraft Modification Technician C, in New Orleans, LA. Job ID#211428

    Job Description:

    Seeking an Experienced F/A-18 Support Equipment Technician to support the USN F/A-18 program located in NAS JRB New Orleans.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Assist the Lead Technician as needed in daily accomplishments and tasking

     

    Maintain a limited number of systems by removing, replacing, repairing or upgrading components

     

    Troubleshoot problems to isolate faulty components

     

    Conduct routine functional tests by operating equipment and using appropriate test equipment

     

    Perform a variety of visual inspections as required by equipment maintenance documents

     

    Document maintenance and inspection actions as required

     

    Create and maintain maintenance, calibration and inventory tracking systems

     

    Work under general supervision and with minimal direction

     

    This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in NAS JRB New Orleans. Relocation not provided.

     

    This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    3+ years of experience maintaining aircraft Ground Support Equipment

     

    Experience formally or informally leading a team

    Ability to work and support a 24/7 on-call rotation environment

    Ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice; as much as 50% of the time. No international travel known at this time.

     

    At the sole discretion of leadership, employee must be willing and able (on potentially short-notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Unless compelling reasons exist, failure to deploy/travel will be considered as a resignation

    Required Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    * Experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)

    * General automotive servicing experience with an electrical, hydraulic, and internal combustion engine background

    * 3+ years of experience maintaining aircraft Ground Support Equipment

    Preferred:

    - Hydraulic Operation understanding

     

    - AC/DC electrical

     

    - Heavy machinery mechanical operation

    Typical Education/ Experience:

    Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+2 years' related work, Bachelor, etc.).

     

    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:

    Secret

     

    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