Flight Readiness Technician

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation industry to find a highly skilled Flight Readiness Technician (FRTI – Level C) ready to play a critical role in ensuring aircraft are mission-ready, safe, and delivered to the highest standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment and take pride in precision and quality, this opportunity is for you.

As a Flight Readiness Technician, you will be at the forefront of aircraft quality assurance—verifying system functionality, performing detailed inspections, and ensuring every aircraft meets stringent safety and performance requirements prior to delivery. Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and success of aircraft operations.

Job Details:

• Location: San Antonio, TX

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, variable shifts (1st & 2nd based on business needs)

• Pay Rate: $45.00/hour

• Job Type: Full-Time, 9-Month Contract

In this role, you will:

• Perform inspections verifying installation and operational readiness of aircraft components and systems

• Conduct functional testing across pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and avionics systems

• Diagnose and document mechanical and electrical faults

• Inspect pre-flight and post-flight conditions, ensuring aircraft readiness for delivery

• Verify maintenance and modification compliance

• Perform and document non-conformance reports (NCRs) with minimal supervision

• Support system and sub-system pre-delivery inspections

• Interpret technical instructions and validate work accuracy through self-inspections

• Plan and organize daily activities with guidance from team leads

• Ability to work any shift, including nights and weekends

• 3+ years of aerospace industry experience

• 3+ years in quality inspection and/or auditing

• 3+ years working with Velocity and 787 production systems

• Strong ability to interpret detailed technical documentation

• Experience working in a team-driven environment

• Ability to meet physical job demands (climbing ladders, lifting up to 35 lbs, working in confined spaces, etc.)

• Successful completion of required training (OJT or classroom)

• FAA Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) License

• Experience with 787 program operations

• Background in flight line operations (3+ years ideal)

• Proficiency in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications

• Experience generating NCRs and EPDs (NC/NCR/RGEN/SAT/SRR, etc.)

• Familiarity with FOD risk reduction practices

• Leadership experience (formal or informal)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top talent with industry-leading organizations where your skills are valued and your growth is supported. When you join this team, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive hourly pay in a high-demand industry

• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology

• A collaborative, safety-first work culture

• Opportunities to expand your technical expertise and certifications

• The chance to contribute to critical aviation operations that make a real impact

If you’re ready to elevate your career and play a key role in aircraft readiness and delivery excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your expertise to where precision meets flight.

**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. **