Job Description

Power the Mission. Protect the Aircraft. Become an Avionics Expert.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation and defense organization to hire an experienced Avionics Mechanic who is ready to play a vital role in aircraft maintenance, safety, and mission readiness. If you’re a hands-on professional with strong electrical skills and a passion for precision, this is your opportunity to make a real-world impact.

Position Overview

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Must be flexible to work 1st & 2nd shift

Duration: 9-Month Full-Time Consultant Role

Pay Rate: Starting at $30.86/hour

In this role, you’ll support critical Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations, ensuring aircraft electrical systems are installed, tested, and maintained to the highest standards—directly contributing to military readiness and global security.

What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Read and interpret wire schematics, diagrams, and technical drawings

• Perform bonding, resistance, continuity, and AC/DC power checks

• Install and route wiring systems, ensuring proper spacing, bundling, and connector placement

• Execute wire termination tasks, including connectors, splices, coaxial cables, and shielding

• Install and troubleshoot fiber optics, coaxial, and quadrax systems

• Utilize specialized tools such as crimpers, multimeters, megohmmeters, and bond meters

• Perform aircraft electrical system maintenance, repairs, modifications, and functional testing

• Conduct Air Data Testing with appropriate support

• Identify and escalate technical discrepancies and issues

• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards

• Work at heights using fall protection equipment (certification required)

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant experience (Level B skill level preferred)

• Experience with 737 aircraft platforms

• Ability to install and troubleshoot fiber optic systems

• Experience with connector installation and termination

• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent industry/military experience

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) certification

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance environments and safety processes (FOD control, tool control, human factors, etc.)

• Experience in military or aerospace environments

• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and compliance practices

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, your work supports something bigger.

• Mission-Driven Impact: Directly contribute to aircraft readiness and global defense operations

• Hands-On Technical Work: Apply your electrical expertise in a dynamic MRO environment

• Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills in advanced avionics, electrical systems, and aerospace maintenance

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

• Work-Life Balance Focus: Supportive environment committed to employee wellbeing

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $30.86/hour

Take the Next Step in Your Aviation Career — Apply Today

If you're ready to put your technical expertise to work in a high-impact, safety-driven role, we want to hear from you.

**Apply now and help keep critical aircraft systems operating safely, reliably, and mission-ready.

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: $30.86 to $36.00 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 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.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Installation
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Avionics Systems
• Aircraft Electrical Systems