Lead Avionics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct assigned crew in performing maintenance, servicing, and repairs on aircraft and engines, ensuring airworthiness per customer specifications and FAA standards.
• Enforce proper handling of parts, ensuring accurate tagging (repairable, serviceable, or condemned) and timely routing of components in line with company procedures.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems using applied theory of operations.
• Provide on-the-job training and instruction on aircraft maintenance, standard operating procedures, and safety standards.
• Review non-routine maintenance cards to plan actions, identify necessary parts, materials, and tools, and provide accurate estimates in a timely manner.
• Maintain accountability for the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of assigned work and that of the crew.
• Exhibit flexibility in work hours to ensure smooth shift transitions and project continuity.
• Interface with customer representatives to secure approval for original, additional, or revised work estimates.
• Perform removal, installation, inspection, testing, adjustment, and repair of avionics systems, including radio, radar, and navigation systems, as required.
• Utilize tools and equipment to perform technical and manual tasks as directed.
• Maintain working knowledge of ATA Codes, aircraft zones, airframe structures, and industry standards.
• Interpret and comply with Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Manual instructions for safe work completion.
• Record work orders, time logs, and materials used, ensuring documentation is accurate and timely.
• Proficiently use integrated operating systems for locating parts, alternate part numbers, and tool requests.
• Maintain accountability for personal and team safety compliance, following all procedures without exception.
• Stay informed and accountable for all work-related policies, procedures, training, and qualifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge of avionics systems, maintenance practices, and FAA standards.
• Ability to lead and train team members, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.
• Proficiency in reading schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals.
• Working knowledge of ATA Codes and narrow-body airframe structures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on customer interaction.
• Commitment to maintaining training and qualifications as required for the role.
• A&P License in good standing or Repairman Certificate required

 

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about safety, quality, and team development in a dynamic aviation maintenance environment.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.