Helicopter Avionics Technician - Columbus, MS.

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

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

PDS Defense, located in Columbus, MS, is seeking an Avionics Technician (Helicopter Retrofit) to join our rotorcraft-focused team. The role involves installing, repairing, and troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems on helicopters, including wiring harnesses and retrofit work.

Qualified candidates have 4+ years of avionics experience, helicopter familiarity, and proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics, with strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years avionics experience
• Aircraft experience ( helicopter preferred )
• Wiring + electrical systems installation/repair
• Blueprint/schematic reading
• English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems
• Work with wiring harnesses (routing, splicing, soldering, termination)
• Read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Perform retrofit/modification work on helicopters.

Skills

Avionics experience

Aircraft experience

Wiring installation

Blueprint reading

English communication

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Helicopter Avionics Technician - Columbus, MS. Columbus, MS Posted: 6/22/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218645

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

Title: Avionics Technician (Helicopter Retrofit)-

Location: Columbus, MS

Job ID: 218645

Client: PDS Defense

Hands-on avionics tech with rotorcraft experience who can:

• Install, repair, and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems

• Work with wiring harnesses (routing, splicing, soldering, termination)

• Read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.

• Perform retrofit/modification work on helicopters.

Must-Have Requirements

• 4+ years avionics experience

• Aircraft experience ( helicopter preferred )

• Wiring + electrical systems installation/repair

• Blueprint/schematic reading

• English communication skills

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.

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