Senior Mechanical Aircraft Technician

PDS Tech, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace organization to fill a Senior Mechanical Aircraft Technician role in Columbus, MS. The position is hands‑on and focuses on helicopter completions, deliveries, STC development, training fleets, and demonstrations.

You will perform inspections, troubleshooting, and assembly while ensuring safety, airworthiness, and quality across all work. Strong reading of blueprints and schedules, plus travel readiness, are required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of aviation mechanic experience.
• Helicopter maintenance experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel independently and on short notice.
• A&P License preferred, but not required.
• Experience with rotor track and balancing and vibration analysis.
• Experience supporting helicopter completions, deliveries, demonstrations, training fleets, or STC activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft components and systems.
• Conduct operational and functional checks to verify proper system performance.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and determine appropriate repairs or corrective actions.
• Perform airframe calendar/hourly inspections and hidden-damage inspections.
• Support aircraft disassembly/reassembly and movement, including loading/unloading from trailers.
• Perform rotor track and balancing and vibration analysis.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Apply standard shop practices to aircraft fabrication, repairs, and modifications.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and airworthiness.

Skills

Aviation mechanic experience

Helicopter maintenance experience

English proficiency

Read/interp technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Travel ability

Education

A&P License

Job description

Keep Helicopters Flying. Put Your Expertise to Work as Senior Mechanical Aircraft Technician

Location: Columbus, MS | Payrate: $42/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace organization seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Aircraft Technician.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll support helicopter completions, deliveries, STC development, training fleets, and demonstrations, helping ensure aircraft meet the highest standards for safety, performance, and airworthiness.

What You’ll Do

• Perform detailed inspection, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, adjustment, and alignment of aircraft components and systems.

• Conduct operational and functional checks to verify proper system performance.

• Troubleshoot malfunctions and determine appropriate repairs or corrective actions.

• Perform airframe calendar/hourly inspections and hidden-damage inspections.

• Support aircraft disassembly/reassembly and movement, including loading/unloading from trailers.

• Perform rotor track and balancing and vibration analysis.

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and engineering drawings.

• Apply standard shop practices to aircraft fabrication, repairs, and modifications.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and airworthiness.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of aviation mechanic experience.

• Helicopter maintenance experience.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to travel independently and on short notice.

Preferred Qualifications

• A&P License preferred, but not required.

• Experience with rotor track and balancing and vibration analysis.

• Experience supporting helicopter completions, deliveries, demonstrations, training fleets, or STC activities.

Physical & Work Requirements

This position is approximately 70% onsite and requires hands‑on work around aircraft and production areas.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., carry up to 30 lbs., push/pull aircraft, turn rotors by hand, and stand, walk, squat, kneel, and work around aircraft as needed. The role also requires the ability to read technical documents/screens, communicate effectively, operate maintenance equipment, travel on short notice, and fly in the aircraft as required.

Required PPE may include safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and protective gloves.

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: $42.00 per hour

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay

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.

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