Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician

Location:

Grand Prairie, TX | Payrate: $42.50/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Senior Aircraft Avionics Technician to support a premier aerospace organization’s Maintenance & Repair (MAR) team. If you’re an experienced helicopter avionics technician with a passion for precision, troubleshooting, and advanced aircraft systems, this is your opportunity to work on mission-critical aerospace technology in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

In this role, you’ll perform advanced avionics maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair on electronic aircraft components and systems that directly impact aircraft safety, reliability, and operational readiness. Your expertise will help ensure critical avionics systems meet the highest FAA, customer, and aerospace industry standards.

As a Senior Aircraft Technician – Avionics, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and restoring sophisticated avionics systems and electronic components.

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of assigned avionics and electronic components in accordance with Component Maintenance Manuals

• Ensure all repairs comply with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company procedures

• Complete maintenance orders and repair documentation accurately and efficiently

• Coordinate with internal teams regarding parts requests, supplies, and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) priorities

• Verify maintenance data and technical documentation are current and up to date

• Follow DOT and FAA regulations, including participation in random drug and alcohol testing programs

• Set up and operate automated and bench test equipment per maintenance manuals

• Diagnose and isolate faults from LRU level to SRU and component level

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic components including transistors, resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and diodes

• Perform through-hole soldering and component replacement on printed circuit boards (PCB)

• Utilize computer systems and software including Windows, SAP, HTML, ZOC, RS232, and IEEE for testing and reporting

• Conduct final testing in accordance with Component Maintenance Manuals

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations

• Adhere to Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESD) handling processes throughout repair activities

• Maintain serviceability and calibration status of tools and test equipment

• Coordinate with warehouse and supply teams to obtain required materials and components

We’re seeking a technically skilled avionics professional with strong troubleshooting capabilities and a commitment to quality and safety.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in aviation avionics systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection

• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics

• Understanding of electronic circuits and component-level troubleshooting

• Ability to diagnose and repair defective electronic components on PCBs

• Experience soldering electronic components and performing through-hole soldering

• Basic computer proficiency

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during troubleshooting and repair activities

• Trade school or technical training in avionics or electronics

• FCC License

• Through-hole soldering certification

• Knowledge of:

  • Micro-computer and micro-controller systems
  • Bus interface systems
  • Discrete I/O
  • ARINC-429 avionics…