Summary
A motivated person to provide great aviation service and leadership to a talented avionics team. An ideal candidate will have general aviation experience with five years of avionics aircraft experience and an aviation related technical degree or equivalent experience. Must be familiar with knowledge to repair, upgrade, install and inspect various makes and types of general aviation avionics. An Avionics Manager will be expected to manage a cohesive department to eliminate errors and create an atmosphere of communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
Job Description
Supervises Avionics Technicians, Avionics Installers, and all other Avionics Department personnel. Sets goals and expectations for employees. Evaluates assigned personnel; makes hiring decisions; recommends salary and other status changes; and rewards, recognizes, and disciplines employees in accordance with company policies and procedures. Holds assigned personnel accountable for the quality of maintenance work performed
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities within the Avionics Department and plans activities in conjunction with other departments. Assigns staff to their respective jobs. Manages overall work-in-progress and makes necessary adjustments to personnel and resources. Ensures customer commitment dates are met.
Provides technical advice and assistance to staff and customers regarding avionics sales, installations, and repair. Maintains open communication with customers to answer questions. Keeps Director of Maintenance informed of problems and work status so that communications with customers are timely and complete.
Complies with all applicable Federal Aviation regulations (FARs), Quality Procedures (QPs), and Local Work Instructions. Ensures that maintenance is accomplished in accordance with technical data acceptable to the FAA. Is considered directly in charge of maintenance as defined in 14 CFR Part 145.
Ensures employees have proper training, including technical training, EH&S, and business practices. Ensures that personnel have proper training records for assigned work. Trains and assists assigned personnel in proper work procedures and practices.
Develops communication strategy that provides employees with feedback on their performance, the status of the job they are working on, overall company information (financials and goals), and communication between departments. Promotes a positive and proactive working environment.
Provides tools and test equipment necessary to perform installations and repairs. Procures special tooling that is not available through the tool room. Ensure all shop equipment is in proper working order, and that periodic checks and calibrations are made, as required.
Monitor’s hours charged to jobs to assure that costs are controlled. Reviews employee time records on a daily basis to verify accuracy of time charged to work orders.
Ensures maintenance activity is properly documented on Work Orders and associated quality documentation. Advises Chief Inspector when changes to quality system and associated documentation are required. Maintains technical data allocated to the Avionics Department.
Ensures that articles receive proper handling, preservation, and storage during the maintenance process, and that non-conforming articles are properly identified and segregated from serviceable articles.
Ensures personnel complete work transfer documentation between work shifts to ensure continuity of work.
Maintains contacts at the management level of all major avionics equipment manufacturers in order to resolve supply problems and to keep abreast of new developments in the avionics area.
Supports and adheres to safety, environmental, and general housekeeping policies. Is proactive in the area of safety; promotes safe work habits, monitors the work environment for safety hazards, and takes steps to address/remove hazards. Ensures safety policies are implemented and that safety is part of every worker’s daily practice. Participate and leads Avionics Shop safety meetings. Ensures cleanliness of the Avionics work areas.
Performs other duties as required by the department.
Essential Job Requirements
THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS MAY BE PERFORMED IN VARIABLE WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS JET ENGINE FUMES, DUST, OR JET ENGINE NOISE. MUST HAVE ABILITY TO:
A&P and IA certification preferred but not required.
5 years-experience in aircraft maintenance, preferably airline or MRO company.
3 years-supervisory or team lead experience.
Current and Valid Identification: State Issued DL
Pass a DOT Drug and Alcohol Test
Work a Variety of Shifts Based on Company and Client Needs
Qualifications And Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, General Business, Etc. (preferred)
Experience in Lieu of Education (consideration)
