Field Technician

PDS Tech Commercial; Maryland; On-site; USD 172,200,000 - 181,843,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Field Technician to support advanced avionics and electrical systems in field environments, including international travel up to 100% of the time. The role requires diagnosing complex issues, performing maintenance, and ensuring aircraft readiness worldwide.

The position is a Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment) based at Patuxent River, MD, with a pay rate of $61.92 per hour and travel readiness as primary requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant technical discipline with 4+ years experience in E-2C avionics/electrical systems OR
• High School Diploma with 6+ years of E-2C avionics experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair for avionics and electrical systems in field and customer environments.
• Diagnose issues independently and implement corrective actions to ensure mission readiness.
• Install, upgrade, remove equipment and support system integration and operational deployment.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders.
• Support testing, exercises, and operations globally and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Field operations

Customer support

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Launch Your Aviation Career Worldwide: Field Technician Opportunity Supporting Advanced Flight Operations

Are you an experienced avionics professional ready to take your expertise beyond the hangar and into the field?

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Field Technician to support a leading aviation organization in Patuxent River, MD. This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with advanced aircraft systems, provide mission-critical technical support, and travel internationally while helping ensure operational readiness and performance.

If you excel at troubleshooting complex avionics systems, thrive in dynamic environments, and enjoy solving technical challenges, this role offers an exciting path to elevate your career.

Position Details

Job Title: Field Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Location: Patuxent River, MD 20670
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Pay Rate: $61.92 per hour
Travel Requirement: Must be willing to travel OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) up to 100% of the time

About the Role

As a Field Technician, you will provide technical support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for advanced avionics and electrical systems. Working in field and customer environments, you'll play a critical role in ensuring aircraft systems remain operational, reliable, and mission-ready.

This position requires a highly skilled and self-directed technician capable of independently diagnosing issues, implementing solutions, and supporting testing, exercises, and operational activities around the globe.

What You'll Do

Aircraft Systems Support

• Perform maintenance, modifications, and technical support activities on E-2C avionics and electrical systems.
• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify aircraft equipment and integrated systems.
• Support testing operations, exercises, and mission requirements in both domestic and international environments.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Analyze equipment performance and identify system deficiencies.
• Diagnose avionics and electrical malfunctions and implement effective corrective actions.
• Resolve technical issues efficiently to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.

Field Operations

• Support customer operations at field and remote locations.
• Install, upgrade, and remove equipment while ensuring compliance with engineering change requirements.
• Assist with system integration and operational deployment activities.

Customer Support & Collaboration

• Maintain strong working relationships with customers and operational teams.
• Serve as a technical resource for complex maintenance and troubleshooting challenges.
• Provide guidance and training to customer support personnel when needed.
• Communicate technical information clearly and professionally to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Support technical initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and mission success.
• Contribute expertise to resolve complex operational and maintenance challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant technical discipline and four (4) years of specialized E-2C experience, OR
• High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years of E-2C avionics and electrical systems experience.
• Strong experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics and electrical systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Broad technical knowledge and practical application experience related to aircraft systems and equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound technical decisions in the field.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (OCONUS) up to 100% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting military or specialty aircraft platforms.
• Previous field service or deployed maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting flight operations, system testing, or operational exercises.
• Proven ability to train and mentor customers or junior technicians.
• Strong understanding of integrated avionics systems and aircraft electrical architectures.
• Experience working in fast-paced operational environments with changing priorities.