Aircraft Engine Technician

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Corporate Aircraft Engine Technician. You will inspect engines/APUs, assist with installation/removal and perform engine runs, documenting all work per manuals and regulations.

FAA Powerplant License is required. Strong English communication skills are essential. Benefits vary by contract, with options like daily pay and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• FAA Powerplant License required.
• Experience with inspecting engines/APUs and aircraft systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Inspect engines and APUs and related components according to maintenance manuals with minimal supervision.
• Assist with installation, removal, modifications and repairs of turbine engines, APUs and airframe systems.
• Perform and document work per manuals and regulations; conduct engine runs and functional tests.

Skills

FAA Powerplant License

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Aircraft Engine Technician Wichita, KS Posted: 9/8/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225378

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Aircraft Engine Technician, in Wichita, KS. Job ID# 225378

Job Description:

What are your contributions to the team?

• Adhere to general work requirements
• Inspect engines and/or APUs, components and associated aircraft systems and components in accordance with appropriate maintenance manuals with minimal supervision
• Assist with installation, removal or modifications and repairs of turbine engines, APUs and airframe systems or components
• Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required
• Assist with engine/APUs and related systems operational checks and functional tests
• Assist with performing complete engine runs
• Assist with off-aircraft component repair
• Ability to effectively communicate in English in both written and verbal form
• Perform and document work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required
• Operate ground support equipment
• Own and maintain hand tools with the ability to demonstrate inventory and control of tools
• Ability to operate industrial vehicles and equipment (scissor/boom lift, forklift, etc.)
• Comply with environmental, health and safety policies and procedures. Participatein5-S activities. Perform work in a safe and timely manner
• Basic PC skills

How to thrive in this role?

• You must have FAA Powerplant License

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).

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

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• 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