Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Technician

Keep the World's Aircraft Flying - Join Our Team as an Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Technician!

Location: Ladson, SC | Schedule: Must be able to work all 3 shifts | Starting Pay Rate: $38.50/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace manufacturing industry to hire an experienced Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Technician . If you thrive in a hands-on environment, take pride in precision workmanship, and are passionate about aircraft safety and reliability, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with an industry leader.

In this role, you'll perform complex maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification work on commercial aircraft systems and components. Your expertise will help ensure every aircraft meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance before returning to service.

What You'll Do

As an Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining aircraft performance and airworthiness by:

• Performing complex assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, and overhaul of aircraft structures, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, systems, equipment, and accessories.

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and correcting routine and complex mechanical issues on deliverable aircraft and components.

• Removing, replacing, and modifying aircraft components to restore serviceability and implement engineering changes.

• Investigating product defects and supporting large-scale removal and restoration activities in collaboration with engineering and production teams.

• Performing rework and resolving high-risk product non-conformances while maintaining strict quality standards.

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and work instructions to complete maintenance and modification tasks accurately.

• Measuring, fitting, and making precision adjustments using shims, lapping, and other approved processes to achieve required tolerances.

• Assisting engineering by identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.

• Documenting repairs, modifications, inspections, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

• Supporting FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements, including Form 8130-3 preparation, review, and compliance.

• Promoting a culture of One Team, Pride, and Ownership while mentoring and training fellow technicians.

• Following all FAA, company, environmental, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), tool control, and workplace safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• 4+ years of aircraft maintenance, aerospace manufacturing, fabrication, or related technical experience , or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 3 years of aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting Boeing 737 or Boeing 787 aircraft programs.

• At least 1 year of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and detailed work instructions.

• Intermediate-level aircraft maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting experience.

• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, overhaul procedures, and production processes.

• Ability to work any shift as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station environment.

• Knowledge of FAA Form 8130-3 documentation and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with aircraft modifications, structural repairs, and component overhaul.

• Familiarity with livery application, FOD control, tool control, and environmental health and safety practices.

• Experience mentoring or training technicians in a production or MRO environment.

• Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Ready to Take Your Aviation Career to the Next Level?

If you're an experienced aircraft maintenance professional with a passion for quality workmanship and aviation excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and join an industry-leading aerospace team where your expertise helps keep aircraft flying safely and reliably around 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: $38.50 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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