Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K plan

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex avionics systems for mission-critical aircraft. You will work under MAR guidelines to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include advanced diagnostics, soldering on PCB assemblies, data verification, and coordination with supply teams for parts and AOG priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in aviation avionics systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.
• Experience soldering electronic components and performing through-hole soldering.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of avionics and electronic components per manuals.
• Ensure repairs comply with FAA regulations and customer requirements.
• Complete maintenance orders and repair documentation accurately.
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding parts requests and AOG priorities.
• Verify maintenance data and documentation are current.

Skills

Schematic reading

Electronics troubleshooting

English communication

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school/avionics training

FCC License

Tools

Windows

SAP

RS232

ZOC

Test equipment

Job description

Keep Aerospace Mission-Ready — Join Us as a Senior Aircraft AvionicsTechnician

Elevate Your Career with PDS Tech Commercial Supporting a Global Aerospace Industry Leader

Location: Grand Prairie, TX | Payrate: $42.50/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician to support a premier aerospace organization’s Maintenance & Repair (MAR) team. If you’re an experienced helicopter avionics technician with a passion for precision, troubleshooting, and advanced aircraft systems, this is your opportunity to work on mission-critical aerospace technology in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

In this role, you’ll perform advanced avionics maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair on electronic aircraft components and systems that directly impact aircraft safety, reliability, and operational readiness. Your expertise will help ensure critical avionics systems meet the highest FAA, customer, and aerospace industry standards.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Aircraft Technician – Avionics, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and restoring sophisticated avionics systems and electronic components.

Assembly, Installation, Repair & Replacement

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of assigned avionics and electronic components in accordance with Component Maintenance Manuals

• Ensure all repairs comply with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company procedures

• Complete maintenance orders and repair documentation accurately and efficiently

• Coordinate with internal teams regarding parts requests, supplies, and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) priorities

• Verify maintenance data and technical documentation are current and up to date

• Follow DOT and FAA regulations, including participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Set up and operate automated and bench test equipment per maintenance manuals

• Diagnose and isolate faults from LRU level to SRU and component level

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic components including transistors, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and diodes

• Perform through-hole soldering and component replacement on printed circuit boards (PCB)

• Utilize computer systems and software including Windows, SAP, HTML, ZOC, RS232, and IEEE for testing and reporting

Final Testing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct final testing in accordance with Component Maintenance Manuals

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations

• Adhere to Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD) handling processes throughout repair activities

• Maintain serviceability and calibration status of tools and test equipment

• Coordinate with warehouse and supply teams to obtain required materials and components

What You Bring

We’re seeking a technically skilled avionics professional with strong troubleshooting capabilities and a commitment to quality and safety.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in aviation avionics systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection

• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics

• Understanding of electronic circuits and component-level troubleshooting

• Ability to diagnose and repair defective electronic components on PCBs

• Experience soldering electronic components and performing through-hole soldering

• Basic computer proficiency

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during troubleshooting and repair activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school or technical training in avionics or electronics

• FCC License

• Through-hole soldering certification

• Knowledge of:

  • Micro-computer and micro-controller systems
  • Bus interface systems
  • Discrete I/O
  • ARINC-429 avionics communication standards

• Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, ZOC, and RS232 test software

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: $42.50 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

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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

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.