Keep Aircraft Mission-Ready – Now Hiring an Electrical Technician in New Orleans!
Support U.S. military aviation with hands-on electrical expertise.

Position: Electrical Technician
Location: NAS JRB Belle Chasse – New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Full-Time | Consultant (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday to Friday | First Shift | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $37.05 – $45.35 per hour

Your Work, Our Mission

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to support aircraft maintenance operations at NAS Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans, LA. In this critical role, you'll be a key player in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of military aircraft electrical and avionics systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

Maintain and repair complex aircraft avionics and electrical systems

Install and remove related components and gear for maintenance and upgrades

Perform daily, pre-flight, post-flight, and periodic inspections

Support flight operations including launch, recovery, and plane captain duties

Assemble, disassemble, and modify aerospace systems to resolve issues or enhance capabilities

Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to isolate and resolve faults

Execute validation and verification testing for systems and components

Inspect components to ensure compliance with flight-worthiness standards

Accurately document maintenance, modifications, and inspections

Work under general direction with a strong focus on quality and safety

Basic Qualifications

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

5+ years of military fighter aircraft maintenance experience

Ability to work variable shifts and lift up to 35 pounds

At least 1 year of experience reading and interpreting technical publications and maintenance instructions

Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around loud equipment

Preferred Qualifications

Avionics/Electrical modification experience on fighter aircraft

F/A-18 AT/AE qualifications

Prior experience with Navy 4790.1 maintenance documentation requirements

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled talent with impactful aerospace careers. As part of our team, you’ll:

Work in support of essential national defense systems

Join a team that values your experience and promotes safety above all

Receive highly competitive pay and opportunities for career development

Be a part of a respected organization that supports top-tier aerospace partners

Ready to Power What’s Next?

Apply now to take your career to new heights as an Electrical Technician. Make a difference where it counts — on the ground and in the air.

Pay Details: $37.05 to $45.35 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 ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance