Fleet Technical Manager Avionics

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to various support groups of the control center when requested.
• Oversee coordination of maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance as well as follow-up procedures for delays and cancellations.
• Drive continuous improvement in aircraft availability, dispatch reliability, operating costs, and owner satisfaction with the Flexjet Technical Working Group process while also working with vendors and aircraft OEM representatives.
• Work in cross-functional environment to develop immediate and cost-effective solutions to operational problems.
• Assist maintenance providers and maintenance coordinators in troubleshooting complex aircraft avionic maintenance issues.
• Reviews inspection programs, service bulletins, customer bulletins, and aircraft service changes issued by OEMs.
• Reports to the Flexjet Manager of Fleet Reliability.

Requirements

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license preferred or a proven avionics background.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is desired; and/or 10 years of experience in an aviation environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on company specific fleet avionics preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• General and Business Aviation experience preferred.

Skills

• Extensive experience on avionic systems across a mixed fleet.
• Familiarity with Embraer Phenom 300- Garmin G1000 and G3000, Embraer Preator 500/600 Collins Fusion, Challenger 300/350/3500 Collins Proline 21, Gulfstream G450/500/650/700 Honeywell Planeview.
• Familiarity with multiple OEM Cabin Management Systems and Wi-Fi connectivity systems including (but not limited to) Gogo L5, Starlink, Honeyswell Ovation, Lufthansa NICE, Satcom Direct, Gulfstream Cabin Management Systems, Challenger Cabin Management Systems, Embraer Cabin Management Systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft wiring schematics, general aircraft electrical and avionic installation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to monitor avionic trends, identify recurring avionic issues and drive long term reliability recommendations.
• Working knowledge of CAMP maintenance program.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs.
• Effective individual or team member with ability to function effectively under pressure and within time constraints.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules.