Aircraft Safety Equipment Technician

PDS Tech

St. Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22–$27 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Industry, Blueprints, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, English Language, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Functional Testing, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Maintenance, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Equipment, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test & Measurement Equipment, Test Equipment, Testing, User Documentation
LOCATION
St. Louis, MO
POSTED
4 days ago

Launch Your Aviation Career with a Leader in Aerospace Maintenance

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Safety Equipment Technician to support our client, a leading provider in the aviation maintenance and repair industry. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with aircraft components, and a passion for safety and quality, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team that plays a critical role in keeping aircraft mission-ready and compliant.

Quick Highlights

  • Location: Saint Louis, MO 63132 | 100% Onsite

  • Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

  • Pay Rate: $22.00–$27.00 per hour (based on experience)

About the Role

As an Aircraft Safety Equipment Technician, you'll be responsible for the overhaul, repair, inspection, testing, and maintenance of aircraft oxygen masks, oxygen cylinders, fire extinguishers, and other critical aviation safety components. Your expertise will directly contribute to aircraft reliability, regulatory compliance, and passenger and crew safety.

This role offers the opportunity to work with specialized aerospace equipment in a hands-on, technical environment where quality, precision, and safety are paramount.

What You'll Do

  • Overhaul, repair, and maintain aircraft oxygen masks, fire extinguishers, cylinder assemblies, regulators, and related aviation safety equipment.

  • Perform incoming inspections of equipment and components to ensure serviceability and compliance.

  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues using maintenance manuals, technical documentation, and OEM specifications.

  • Conduct pressure testing, flow testing, and functional testing utilizing gauges, meters, and specialized equipment.

  • Perform hydrostatic testing of oxygen cylinders and related assemblies.

  • Assemble and torque regulators and components according to manufacturer specifications.

  • Accurately complete work orders, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.

  • Follow FAA regulations, company procedures, and quality standards.

  • Utilize hand tools and testing equipment safely and effectively.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

  • Support additional operational and maintenance activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • Minimum 3–5 years of related mechanical, aviation, maintenance, repair, or technical experience.

  • Experience using hand tools, measuring devices, and testing equipment.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, maintenance instructions, and parts diagrams.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds.

  • Must be able to pass FAA-required pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

  • Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.

  • Aircraft maintenance, MRO, or aerospace industry experience.

  • Experience working with high-pressure oxygen systems.

  • Familiarity with hydrostatic testing procedures.

  • Previous experience servicing aircraft safety equipment or related pneumatic systems.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding careers that make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • Work for a respected leader in the aviation maintenance industry.

  • Develop specialized aerospace technical skills.

  • Gain hands-on experience with critical aircraft safety systems.

  • Join a collaborative and safety-focused team environment.

  • Enjoy a stable first-shift schedule with opportunities for long-term, temp-to-perm employment.

  • Build a rewarding career in an industry where your work directly contributes to aviation safety and operational excellence.

Apply Today

If you're a mechanically inclined technician who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to be part of a team that supports the aviation industry, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step toward an exciting career in aerospace maintenance with PDS Tech Commercial!

Pay Details: $22.00 to $27.00 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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.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

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:

  • Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

About the Company

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PDS Tech

One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

 

PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered.  In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.

 

PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

 

For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1977
WEBSITE
http://www.pdstech.com/