San Antonio, TX Full-Time Consultant (12 Months) Variable Shifts

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in aerospace, to hire an experienced Electronics Technician to support the C-17 aircraft program in San Antonio, Texas. This role is ideal for an avionics professional who thrives in complex environments and wants to support aircraft that play a vital role in global mobility and defense missions.

As an Electronics Technician, you’ll apply advanced technical expertise to troubleshoot, test, and modify aircraft avionics systems—often solving problems that go beyond standard manuals. Your work will directly impact aircraft safety, mission readiness, and operational performance.

In this role, you will:

• Apply in-depth avionics knowledge to diagnose and resolve complex electrical and electronic issues

• Perform bench and flight-line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, and company directives

• Analyze circuits, calculate waveforms, and trace signal flow using advanced test equipment

• Assemble, install, modify, and test wire bundles and avionics systems on aircraft

• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wire diagrams, blueprints, and work instructions

• Perform check-out, operational testing, and modification activities to meet quality and performance standards

• Use precision measuring instruments and tools to verify conformance to specifications

• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with safety, quality, and operating procedures

• Assist with training and mentoring less senior technicians

• Lead or support teams through complex avionics tasks as required

• Coordinate with management and peers to determine best work practices

• Support cross-functional teams (Structures, General Mechanics, Electrics) to meet cost and schedule goals

• Maintain certifications, licenses, and permits required for assigned work

• High school diploma or GED

• 4+ years of related avionics or electronics experience, or equivalent education/experience

• Experience working with C-17 or other heavy aircraft platforms

• Hands-on experience with aircraft avionics systems (Comm/Nav, data links, radar, weapons systems)

• 4+ years of experience interpreting schematics, specifications, assembly drawings, and SOPs

• 3+ years of experience with aircraft computer systems and basic office software

• Knowledge of hazardous energy and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces

• Willingness to work variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as mission needs require
  
  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.                                               
   

• Experience supporting C-17 modification programs

• Experience with COMSEC, radar, or electronic warfare systems

• Ability to operate forklifts, mobile cranes, or powered elevating equipment

• Strong leadership skills with experience guiding teams through complex tasks

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect highly skilled technicians with industry-leading aerospace organizations supporting missions that matter. You’ll be backed by a dedicated consulting team while working on one of the most critical aircraft programs in service today.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay: $43.05/hr (includes health & welfare)

• Opportunity to support the C-17 program

• Exposure to advanced avionics systems and mission-critical operations

• A safety-first, quality-driven work environment

If you’re an experienced avionics or electronics technician ready to apply your skills to aircraft that serve around the world, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep mission-critical aircraft ready to fly.

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