V-22 Aircraft Maintenance Technician

PDS Defense; California (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Career counseling services

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced V-22 Aircraft Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, modification, repair, and overhaul at NAS North Island, California. This role targets aviation professionals with hands-on V-22 experience in Electrical & Avionics or Airframes systems.

The selected candidate will perform complex maintenance, troubleshoot issues, ensure airworthiness, and support modification programs while complying with military, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of related aircraft maintenance experience.
• V-22 maintenance, modification, and repair experience required.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, modify, and repair V-22 aircraft systems and components.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Remove, replace, and install aircraft components to support readiness.
• Perform functional, diagnostic, validation, and verification testing.
• Interpret technical data and maintenance instructions for repairs and modifications.
• Document maintenance actions, inspection findings, test results, and completed modifications.
• Verify airworthiness and serviceability, and support depot-level work.
• Assist engineering in resolving technical discrepancies.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

Electrical & Avionics

Airframes Systems

FOD Control

Tool Control Programs

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

L - Mechanics

V-22 Aircraft Maintenance Technician NAS North Island, CA Posted: 9/18/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225577

Job Category:

L - Mechanics

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

V-22 Aircraft Maintenance Technician

? Location: NAS North Island, CA

? Pay Rate: $42.00 - $47.00 per hour

? 1st Shift: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Travel: Up to 30%

? Secret Clearance: Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance

? Job ID: 225577

Overview

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an experienced V-22 Aircraft Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, modification, repair, and overhaul activities at NAS North Island, California . This role is ideal for aviation professionals with hands-on V-22 aircraft experience and expertise in either Electrical & Avionics or Airframes systems .

The selected candidate will perform complex maintenance and troubleshooting activities, ensure aircraft serviceability, and support modification programs while maintaining compliance with all military, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, modify, and repair V-22 aircraft systems and components.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Remove, replace, and install aircraft components to support operational readiness.
• Perform functional, diagnostic, validation, and verification testing.
• Interpret technical data and maintenance instructions to execute repairs and modifications.
• Document maintenance actions, inspection findings, test results, and completed modifications.
• Verify aircraft and component airworthiness and serviceability.
• Support depot-level modification and overhaul activities.
• Assist engineering teams in resolving technical discrepancies.
• Perform inspections and identify component deficiencies before installation.
• Ensure compliance with FOD control, tool control, safety, and quality standards.
• Provide guidance and support to less-experienced technicians.
• Collaborate effectively with maintenance teams, engineering personnel, and customers.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years of related aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience with V-22 aircraft maintenance, modification, and repair .
• Strong knowledge of:
• Electrical and Avionics Systems or
• Airframes Systems
• Experience troubleshooting aircraft electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with:
• Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Control
• Tool Control Programs
• Aircraft Maintenance Safety Practices
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 30% as required to support customer needs.
• Required Skills: Aircraft Maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• Quality Assurance experience
• Extensive depot-level aircraft modification experience

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Ability to meet physical demands of the role such as: flexion/extension (head bent down, head bent back), handling, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching (overhead), rotation of head/neck, standing, twisting at the waist and walking, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), crawling, crouching (squatting).
• Carry/Lift up to 30 pounds.

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:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled