**Take Flight with a Career That Makes a Difference – Now Hiring Product Repair and Modification Technicians in New Orleans!** **Job Title:** Aircraft Seats Technician **Location:** New Orleans, LA (NAS JRB Belle Chasse) **Job Type:** Full Time | Consultant (12 Months) **Schedule:** Monday to Friday | First Shift | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM 9X80 **Starting Pay** **Pay :** $37.05 per hour - $43.00/HR **Experience working with aircraft ejection systems (seats, canopy)** **Be a Key Player in Keeping Aircraft Mission-Ready** PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a **Product Repair and Modification Technician** to support military aircraft operations at NAS Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse, LA. In this hands-on, safety-critical role, you’ll ensure the performance, reliability, and readiness of advanced aerospace systems that are vital to national defense. **What You’ll Do** + Maintain and service aircraft ejection seats, canopy systems, oxygen systems, and fire suppression equipment. + Remove, install, inspect, and rig oxygen valves, ejection seat components, lap belts, and harnesses. + Perform routine inspections including daily, pre- and post-flight checks, and periodic maintenance. + Support flight operations, including launch, recovery, and plane captain duties. + Assemble, disassemble, and modify aerospace components for maintenance or upgrades. + Troubleshoot complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. + Validate system and component functionality through testing. + Ensure repairs meet regulatory and flight-worthiness standards. + Accurately document maintenance activity and inspection outcomes. **What You Bring to the Role** **Required Qualifications:** + High school diploma or GED + **4+ years of aircraft maintenance experience** (or equivalent education and hands-on experience) + **Experience working with aircraft ejection systems** + Familiarity with maintenance involving removal, installation, and inspection of aircraft systems and tools + **Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.** **Preferred Qualifications:** + Navy AME background or similar military technical training + Prior experience with F/A-18 or similar aircraft platforms + Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems **Why Join Us?** At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with dynamic careers in aerospace and defense. In this role, you'll be working at the cutting edge of aviation maintenance, directly supporting U.S. military operations. We offer a supportive, safety-first environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth in a high-impact role that truly matters. **Military Friendly® Employer** **Apply Now and Elevate Your Career** If you're ready to put your skills to work on a mission that matters, **apply today** to join a team that values precision, performance, and purpose. **Pay Details:** $37.05 to $43.00 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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy 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 **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.