Location:
Grand Prairie | Payrate:
$ 42.50 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
As a Senior Aircraft Technician, your expertise will directly impact aircraft safety and performance. You'll be responsible for:
- 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.
Apply now and be part of a trusted name in aviation support and innovation.
Let your next job take off - with PDS Tech Commercial.
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.
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