Soar Higher: Flight Readiness Technician InspectorLocation: North Charleston, South Carolina
Shift: Multiple shifts available (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Pay range $36.03 - $45.41
Bring precision to the skies. Shape the future of aviation with every flight you certify.
Your Mission: Ensuring Airworthiness and ExcellenceAt PDS Tech Commercial, we’re seeking skilled and safety-driven Flight Readiness Technician Inspectors to support the team in North Charleston, SC. In this role, you’ll be the final checkpoint before takeoff — performing inspections, troubleshooting, and validating aircraft functionality to ensure every delivery meets the highest safety and performance standards.
What You’ll Be DoingConduct pre-flight and post-flight checks, final component installations, and systems functionality testing.
Inspect pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems to isolate and document mechanical or electrical/electronic faults.
Perform rework, modifications, and maintenance tasks on aircraft to prepare for delivery.
Verify the accuracy and quality of work performed during installation and functional tests.
Support system and sub-system pre-delivery inspections.
Coordinate tasks with team leads, with work reviewed upon completion for adequacy.
Work any shift required by operations, including nights and weekends.
What You’ll BringBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
High School Diploma/GED and typically 4+ years of related experience, or equivalent (e.g. Associate degree + 2 years).
Willingness and availability to work any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), including weekends.
FAA Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) license
Minimum of 1 year of experience in aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing.
Minimum of 1 year of avionics and/or electrical systems experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Team environment or team leadership experience.
Background in airline, MRO, or overhaul operations.
Comfortable using computing systems and diagnostic tools.
Ready for Takeoff?If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about aircraft systems, and ready to take your aviation career to new heights, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to become a vital part of our high-performance team supporting one of the most advanced aircraft programs in the world.
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: $36.03 to $45.41 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.
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
