Senior Aircraft Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 121,780,000 - 135,005,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician – Maintenance & Repair to uphold safety, quality, and reliability for aircraft, with a focus on helicopters and hands-on maintenance expertise.

This onsite role in Grand Prairie requires FAA A&P license or eligibility for Repairman Certificate, 6+ years of aviation maintenance experience, and the ability to work with complex aircraft systems and conduct thorough inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of aviation maintenance experience, including helicopters.
• Solid understanding of standard practices and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to perform physically demanding aircraft maintenance tasks

Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed inspections, repairs, replacements, installations, and alignments of aircraft parts and systems
• Performing operational checks and troubleshooting on key aircraft systems including:
• Fuel systems
• Hydraulics
• Landing gear
• Fuselage, rotor systems, and engine controls
• Supporting flight tests and customer delivery inspections, including interface and problem resolution
• Completing all tasks with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and FAA compliance

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Helicopter maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

FAA A&P license

Repairman Certificate eligibility

Job description

Take Your Career to New Heights: Become a Senior Aircraft Technician – Maintenance & Repair at PDS Tech Commercial

Location: Grand Prairie | Payrate: $42.50

Join the Aviation Elite — Be the Backbone of Flight Safety and Performance

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Aircraft Technician – Maintenance & Repair to help uphold the highest standards in the aviation industry. In this critical hands‑on role, you’ll ensure aircraft remain safe, operational, and ready for takeoff — with a focus on precision, safety, and reliability. If you’re passionate about aviation, particularly helicopters, and take pride in mechanical excellence, this is your runway.

What You’ll Be Doing — Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed inspections, repairs, replacements, installations, and alignments of aircraft parts and systems


• Performing operational checks and troubleshooting on key aircraft systems including:


• Fuel systems


• Hydraulics


• Landing gear


• Fuselage, rotor systems, and engine controls


• Supporting flight tests and customer delivery inspections, including interface and problem resolution


• Completing all tasks with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and FAA compliance

What You’ll Bring Onboard — Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 6 years of aviation maintenance experience — must include helicopter maintenance


• FAA A&P license or the ability to qualify for a Repairman Certificate (requires 18 months of maintenance experience on Customer helicopters)


• Solid understanding of standard practices and troubleshooting techniques


• Ability to perform physical duties required for aircraft maintenance (lifting, squatting, operating tools, PPE usage)

Preferred:

• Safran Turbomeca engine experience


• Prior experience in customer-facing delivery preparation or test flights

Physical & Operational Requirements

• Onsite work: 90%


• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs / 28 kg, operate production tools, and wear PPE (e.g., safety shoes, hearing protection)


• Travel-ready on short notice when needed


• Must be comfortable working on helicopter systems and components

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Join a team where excellence in aircraft maintenance meets real impact. At PDS Tech Commercial, your skills don’t just maintain machines — they keep people safe and aircraft flying.

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

Benefits:

• medical


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• short-term disability


• additional voluntary benefits


• EAP program


• commuter benefits


• 401K plan


• 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.

Benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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

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.