Avionics Lead

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures that all work performed complies with applicable technical data, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Works closely with immediate supervisor as well as Production Control Booth Coordinator to keep them informed on actual work progress in areas of responsibility.
• Reviews non-preplanned documents to identify methods of repair and/or replacement identifying necessary parts, materials and tooling requirements and provides timely estimates for all maintenance on non-preplanned documents within scope of responsibility.
• Responsible for the proper execution of parts tags attached to repairable, serviceable, or condemned parts.
• Performs assigned maintenance work including inspection, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, auto pilot, and compass systems, installed in aircraft.
• Inspects components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Tests avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters, counters, and circuit analyzers.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Performs orientation and on-the-job training for employees. Ensures that training is documented in employee training records.
• Enforces company policies and safety regulations and the proper use of equipment and ensures that quality standards are met.
• Captions activities of workers including assigning work duties for maximum utilization of manpower and analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Maintains communications within area of responsibility, informing employees as to plans and progress and promoting teamwork and cooperation.
• Tracks time spent on each work order and ensures the time is logged on time card correctly.
• Makes recommendations to management to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, or cut costs.
• Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Ensures that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan work while adhering to deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in avionics systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate across departments.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent 3+ years of aircraft avionics experience, including troubleshooting and system installation Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Preferred Qualifications: Airframe (A) or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License FCC License Experience in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment Post-secondary education or formal training in aircraft maintenance or avionics.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated

• Protective equipment required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, apron, gloves, safety harness, breathing equipment.

Working Conditions

• The work location will include aircraft maintenance hangars, flightline, and Avionics shop.
• Potential hazards include exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, and working around moving machinery.

Other Duties

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
• Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management.
• Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.

Additional Information

• Sms Requirements: Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
• These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly.
• Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job.
• If you require any accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
• EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS.