Avionics Mechanic

PDS Tech

Jacksonville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30.86–$36 Per Hour
SKILLS
Access Control, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Industry, Avionics, Coaxial Cable, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Fiber Optics, Functional Testing, Human Factors, Identify Issues, Import/Export, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Megohmmeter, Military, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Drawing
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
4 days ago

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

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:

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

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/