Aircraft Avionics Lead

About the role

The Avionics Lead at AAR is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft after maintenance at the facility. They also supervise technicians and assist in managing customer work packages.

Responsibilities

• Consult on aircraft-related matters
• Ensure all required paperwork is completed and complies with regulations
• Monitor and report on the performance, productivity, quality, and safety of supervised personnel
• Assist in personnel qualification reviews and maximize manpower
• Provide on-the-job training and technical advice
• Coordinate with other departments to organize and control work packages

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent
• Four years related experience or training
• Current and active FAA A&P certificates, FCC certificate, or Radio Repairman Operator certificate
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs frequently and 10 lbs constantly
• Constantly standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, and bending
• Occasionally sitting and occasionally carrying up to 50 lbs
• Basic color vision and operation of motorized or electrical equipment
• Ability to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces

Core Competencies

• Business Acumen: Utilize financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify strategic implications.
• Managing Relationships: Build trust, encourage communication, and strengthen relationships.
• Adaptability: Maintain effectiveness during major changes in work responsibilities or environments.
• Continuous Learning: Identify new learning opportunities, actively create and take advantage of them, and seek feedback on performance.
• Safety Focus: Identify and improve conditions affecting safety and uphold safety standards.
• Quality Orientation: Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.
• Valuing Differences: Work effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
• Frequently: Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull
• Working above chest-level, overhead, and away from body for extended periods.
• Bending, twisting of torso, twisting and/or pressure with wrist/hands, fine finger usage, moderate vibrations up to 2 hrs. to high vibrations up to 30 mins.
• Working at elevated heights ≥4’, working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
• Experience: Four years related experience or training
• Certifications: Current and active FAA A&P certificates, FCC certificate, or Radio Repairman Operator certificate
• Physical Abilities: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs frequently and 10 lbs constantly
• Work Environment: Standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, and bending
• Additional Abilities: Basic color vision and operation of motorized or electrical equipment
• Special Conditions: Ability to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces

Benefits

AAR offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $X per hour to $Y per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with non-exempt overtime status.

Contact Information

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