Avionics Lead, Service

About the role

The Avionics Lead at StandardAero, Augusta, GA, is responsible for leading a team in inspections and troubleshooting of avionics systems across multiple corporate aircraft models. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of Avionics inspection and troubleshooting experience, with a preference for 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute avionics system inspections and troubleshooting, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Lead and supervise a team of Avionics Technicians during heavy maintenance phase inspections of avionics systems.
• Delegate tasks, set short- and long-term goals, and monitor performance to optimize team efficiency.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and other departments to resolve system issues and meet project deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards, maintaining documentation and master drawing packages.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians; assist with complex troubleshooting and system integration issues as needed.
• Oversee inspections, testing, and repairs of avionics systems, including radio, radar, navigation, and entertainment systems.
• Manage department workloads, schedules, and operations to maximize resource utilization within budget.
• Communicate work status to customers, managers, and team members through meetings, reports, and status updates.
• Promote a positive work environment, mentoring and training team members for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Avionics inspection and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience managing projects involving avionics maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and technical expertise of avionics systems across navigation, communication, surveillance, and cabin connectivity.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Characteristics

• 10+ years of Avionics Service experience.
• FCC license(s) and FAA A&P license.
• Experience working on Dassault Falcon, Challenger, Hawker, Embraer and/or Gulfstream aircraft.
• Experience servicing avionics systems such as Starlink, GoGo, SmartSky, Collins, and/or Honeywell.
• Experience managing projects involving avionics heavy maintenance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams.

Benefits

• Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off accrued starting on day one
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance