Products Repair​/Modification Technician

Ready to put your aircraft maintenance expertise to work on mission-critical aerospace systems? Join a team where your skills directly impact aircraft performance, safety, and mission readiness.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Aerospace Products Repair/Modification Technician in Joint Base Charleston, SC
. This is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with advanced aerospace systems, performing critical repairs, modifications, testing, and inspections that help keep aircraft operating at peak performance.

If you're passionate about aviation, skilled in troubleshooting complex aircraft systems, and looking for a rewarding role where precision and expertise matter, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Aerospace Products Repair/Modification Technician
Location: Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Variable Shifts Based On Business Needs
Pay Rate: $47.21/hour ($41.29/hour + $5.92 H&W)

As an Aerospace Products Repair/Modification Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining, upgrading, and validating aircraft systems. Your work will ensure aerospace vehicles meet strict performance, safety, and regulatory requirements while supporting critical aviation operations.

You'll be trusted to diagnose complex issues, perform repairs and modifications, verify flight readiness, and help maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance.

• Assemble, disassemble, modify, remove, replace, and upgrade aerospace vehicle components to correct failures and implement engineering changes.
• Oversee assembly, disassembly, overhaul, and modification activities.
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment for maintenance and testing operations.
• Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems to identify and resolve faults.
• Perform validation and verification testing on aircraft systems and components.
• Document repair activities, modifications, test results, inspections, and maintenance procedures to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct inspections and verify repairs meet flight-worthiness standards.
• Support and oversee training activities for team members when required.
• Maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory procedures.
• Successfully complete and maintain required Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator certifications.
• Work independently under general direction while supporting team objectives.

• Minimum 3 years of experience reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience identifying hazardous work conditions and ensuring workplace safety compliance.
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing repair, maintenance, retrofit, or modification activities on aerospace or similar mechanical systems.
• Ability to enter confined spaces with an opening size of 10" x 18".
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Ability to work variable shifts, overtime, and weekends when required by business needs.
• Ability to pass Ground Operations Personnel (GOP) and air respirator medical physicals and maintain required certifications.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

• High School Diploma or GED and typically 4+ years of related work experience
  , or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience such as:
  • Vocational or technical school plus relevant experience
  • Associate degree plus related experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

Ideal candidates may also have:

• Experience supporting military, defense, or commercial aircraft maintenance programs.
• Advanced knowledge of aerospace electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Aircraft modification, retrofit, and overhaul experience.
• Experience performing system validation and functional testing.
• Familiarity with aviation maintenance documentation and compliance requirements.
• Leadership or mentoring experience in technical maintenance environments.
• Strong understanding of flight readiness and airworthiness standards.

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