FAA Mechanical Technician 4

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Direct deposit

DailyPay

Career counseling

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks an FAA Mechanical Technician 4 to perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of electronics/avionics equipment. You will work on components and circuit cards, using advanced test equipment and precise procedures under supervision.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or equivalent, soldering expertise, and US citizenship or residency. On-site duties include documentation of repairs, cost estimates, and adherence to safety and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics technology or equivalent preferred; high school diploma minimum.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Surface mount/through hole soldering experience required.
• Electronics component level repair experience preferred.
• RF repair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing.
• Align and adjust complex electrical components to ensure proper function.
• Analyze circuitry and verify wiring and operation to locate malfunctions.
• Perform difficult electrical/mechanical repairs, disassembly and assembly.
• Document repair results and estimate repair costs for customers.
• Able to research and provide in-depth estimates for overhauls and bulletins.
• Record results in SAP or service worksheets as applicable.

Skills

Soldering (SMT/through-hole)

Electronics repair

RF repair

Education

Associate degree in electronics technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Ohmmeters

Spectrum analyzers

Automatic test equipment

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

FAA Mechanical Technician 4 WICHITA, KS Posted: 7/22/2026

Job ID#:

219139

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an FAA Mechanical Technician 4, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#219139

Job Description

Bench level Electronics Technician. Responsible to perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of various moderate to complex electronics/avionics equipment in accordance with Workmanship and Quality Standards for products returned from airlines, dealers, airframes, and/or end users for service under close or general supervision depending on labor grade. This will involve component level trouble shooting (transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, etc) and repair of circuit card assemblies.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment and systems. Possesses advanced knowledge of standard test equipment, oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers etc, as well as advanced knowledge of custom-made test equipment including automatic test equipment.
• Aligns and adjusts complex electrical components on units being tested to ensure proper functioning of electrical circuits, utilizing established test procedures.
• Analyzes circuitry and physically checks wiring and operation of various electronic parts, units, and systems components necessary to locate malfunction causes found during testing of components, equipment or systems.
• Performs difficult electrical/mechanical repair operations consisting of disassembly and assembly of units.
• Verifies that repairs or modifications performed on customer equipment conform to Workmanship Standards. Records results of repair and modification actions and accounts for time required to perform each task on Service Worksheets
• Prepares estimate of repair costs for customer, may be required to communicate technical and financial aspects of repair costs both in verbal and written form to internal and external customers.
• Able to research and provide an in-depth estimates for units requiring extensive repairs, required service bulletins, overhauls and complete rebuilds.
• Have advanced knowledge of various avionics systems, basic electronics theories and associated circuitry and components.
• Understands the importance of accurate paperwork and how it impacts the repair process. Understands the importance of continually improving quality. Supports and promotes continuous process improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Understands safety requirements and performs duties in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Understand current workload and production needs to assist senior techs and leads in determining how to best use available resources to meet established goals.
• Able to research and provide an in-depth estimate for overhauls and required bulletins.
• May be required to perform related duties as assigned.
• Accurately records results of repair and modification actions, accounts for time, and records other data per SCOP requirements in SAP or on Service Worksheets as applicable.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics technology or appropriate discipline or an equivalent vocational certificate in electronics is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is the minimum education requirement.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Surface mount/through hole soldering experience a must
• Electronics component level repair experience preferred
• RF repair experience preferred.

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:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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