Now Hiring: Aircraft Structural Technicians
Join the Future of Aviation – Grow with a Global Leader
Location: Hartford, CT | Payrate: $35 - $40 DOE | Schedule: Evening Shift
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a world-renowned name in aviation, known for designing and servicing cutting-edge business jets and specialized mission platforms. We’re not just building aircraft — we’re building careers. At PDS Tech, we value passion, authenticity, and the power of diverse voices. Here, you’ll be empowered to reach your full potential while shaping the future of flight.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
As a Structures Technician, you will work hands-on with aircraft structures in a dynamic maintenance environment:
Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and perform maintenance on customer aircraft
Fabricate and modify structural components and aircraft parts
Perform minor structural repairs on composite components, attached or detached
Assist with hidden damage inspections of aircraft structures
Support complex structural repairs on or off aircraft
Assist with aircraft component repair, removal, and installation
Comply with all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
Participate in 5-S and continuous improvement activities
Perform and document work in accordance with approved manuals and regulatory requirements
Operate ground support equipment as required
Assist with mechanical and electrical removals and installations
Support off-site maintenance activities as needed
Assist with aircraft towing and support other maintenance disciplines as required
Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
Required Qualifications
Training from a sheet metal aircraft technical school or equivalent education
Typically 3+ years of aircraft structural sheet metal repair and modification experience
Ability to interpret and work from mechanical engineering drawings
Strong written and verbal communication skills regarding individual and aircraft status
Ownership of a basic set of hand tools with demonstrated inventory and tool control
Ability to obtain required Ground Support Equipment (GSE) qualifications
Willingness to work unscheduled overtime, including weekends and holidays
Ability to work outdoors in seasonal or inclement weather
Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, if applicable
Basic PC skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with composite aircraft structures
Experience performing hidden damage inspections and complex structural repairs
Experience supporting off-site or mobile maintenance operations
Take flight with us — apply today and become part of the next generation of aviation excellence.
Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 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
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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