Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Launch Your Aviation Career Worldwide: Field Technician Opportunity Supporting Advanced Flight Operations

Are you an experienced avionics professional ready to take your expertise beyond the hangar and into the field?

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Field Technician to support a leading aviation organization in Patuxent River, MD . This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with advanced aircraft systems, provide mission-critical technical support, and travel internationally while helping ensure operational readiness and performance.

If you excel at troubleshooting complex avionics systems, thrive in dynamic environments, and enjoy solving technical challenges, this role offers an exciting path to elevate your career.

Position Details

Job Title: Field Technician
Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Location: Patuxent River, MD 20670
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $61.92 per hour
Travel Requirement: Must be willing to travel OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) up to 100% of the time

About the Role

As a Field Technician , you will provide technical support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair services for advanced avionics and electrical systems. Working in field and customer environments, you'll play a critical role in ensuring aircraft systems remain operational, reliable, and mission-ready.

This position requires a highly skilled and self-directed technician capable of independently diagnosing issues, implementing solutions, and supporting testing, exercises, and operational activities around the globe.

What You'll DoAircraft Systems Support

• Perform maintenance, modifications, and technical support activities on E-2C avionics and electrical systems.
• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify aircraft equipment and integrated systems.
• Support testing operations, exercises, and mission requirements in both domestic and international environments.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

• Analyze equipment performance and identify system deficiencies.
• Diagnose avionics and electrical malfunctions and implement effective corrective actions.
• Resolve technical issues efficiently to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.

Field Operations

• Support customer operations at field and remote locations.
• Install, upgrade, and remove equipment while ensuring compliance with engineering change requirements.
• Assist with system integration and operational deployment activities.

Customer Support & Collaboration

• Maintain strong working relationships with customers and operational teams.
• Serve as a technical resource for complex maintenance and troubleshooting challenges.
• Provide guidance and training to customer support personnel when needed.
• Communicate technical information clearly and professionally to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Support technical initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and mission success.
• Contribute expertise to resolve complex operational and maintenance challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant technical discipline and four (4) years of specialized E-2C experience , OR
• High School Diploma/GED and six (6) years of E-2C avionics and electrical systems experience .
• Strong experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics and electrical systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Broad technical knowledge and practical application experience related to aircraft systems and equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound technical decisions in the field.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (OCONUS) up to 100% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting military or specialty aircraft platforms.
• Previous field service or deployed maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting flight operations, system testing, or operational exercises.
• Proven ability to train and mentor customers or junior technicians.
• Strong understanding of integrated avionics systems and aircraft electrical architectures.
• Experience working in fast-paced operational environments with changing priorities.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting top technical talent with meaningful opportunities in aviation, aerospace, and defense-related industries.

What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional?

• Competitive pay of $61.92 per hour
• Opportunity to travel internationally and support critical aviation missions
• Work with advanced aircraft technologies and sophisticated avionics systems
• Gain exposure to diverse operational environments and technical challenges
• Build valuable experience supporting mission-critical flight operations
• Collaborate with highly skilled aviation professionals

Ready to Take Your Technical Expertise Around the World?

If you're an experienced avionics professional looking for a challenging, rewarding role where your skills directly support aviation operations and mission success, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step in your aviation career as a Field Technician supporting advanced flight operations worldwide.

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: $61.92 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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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