Flight Readiness Technician – Prepare Aircraft for Takeoff and Delivery

Location: San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | Consultant (12 Months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available
Pay Rate Starting at: $37.63  per hour to $46.40 per hour

Be the Final Line Before Aircraft Take Flight

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Flight Readiness Technician to support 787 aircraft programs in San Antonio, TX. In this high-impact role, you’ll help ensure aircraft are fully prepared for flight and delivery—supporting safety, quality, and on-time performance for one of the most advanced commercial aircraft in the world.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

As a Flight Readiness Technician, you will provide hands-on production and flight-line support, ensuring aircraft systems are ready for operation and delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

Performing flight test installations and aircraft functional testing

Conducting routine component installation and verification

Assisting with troubleshooting pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems

Supporting repairs of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components

Performing pre-flight and post-flight checks, maintenance, rework, and modification actions

Resolving issues identified during aircraft operation and testing

Verifying the accuracy and quality of work performed

Assisting with system and sub-system pre-delivery inspections

Supporting aircraft maintenance activities in preparation for customer delivery

Planning and scheduling daily work activities with guidance from a lead technician

Maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and FOD prevention practices

Required Qualifications

Ability to work variable shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)

Minimum 6 months of avionics and/or electrical experience

Minimum 6 months of experience working with live aircraft systems and flight operations

Minimum 6 months of experience or knowledge related to Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk

High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related experience or equivalent education

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.                                               
 

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of related aerospace experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license

Aerospace fabrication or manufacturing experience

Prior experience supporting the 787 program

Familiarity with the aerospace Production System

Experience with field or flight line operations

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a team that plays a critical role in aircraft delivery and flight readiness. We offer:

Competitive pay aligned to skills and experience

Multiple shift options to fit your schedule

Hands-on work with advanced commercial aircraft systems

A strong safety-first, quality-driven work culture

Opportunities to expand your aerospace experience and technical skill set

Ready to Get Aircraft Flight-Ready?

If you’re a detail-focused aerospace technician who thrives in a dynamic, flight-line environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help ensure aircraft are safe, tested, and ready for delivery.

Pay Details: $37.63 to $46.70 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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