Lead, Avionics

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Provide Technical Support and Oversight: Be available for consultation on work-related matters, provide guidance and technical advice to assigned technicians, and assist supervisors in reviewing personnel qualifications and maximizing manpower.
• Aircraft and Job Proficiency: Be accomplished on assigned aircraft and perform on-the-job training to support team development and proficiency.
• Paperwork and Compliance: Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately, signed, and in compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Policy and Procedure Enforcement: Ensure direct reports follow company policies and procedures, including EHS policy, AAR Rockford Repair Station Manual, and the SMS Program.
• Equipment and Aircraft Protection: Ensure proper use of equipment and safeguards to protect customer aircraft and equipment.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report personnel performance, productivity, quality, and safety to supervisors, ensuring proper work execution.
• Coordination and Additional Duties: Coordinate with relevant departments to manage customer work packages and special considerations and perform all other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Be Successful in this Role

• Associate of Arts degree (AA) or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school or 5-years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a current and active FAA A&P License or hold a Repairman Certificate, an FCC certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable to the work they are overseeing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
• Traditional warehouse environment.

Compensation

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $27.15 to $33.68 hourly.
• AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Job Operations

• Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Rockford
• Schedule: Full-time
• Overtime Status: Non-exempt

About the Role

• The Avionics R&E Lead Technician is responsible to his or her respective department supervisor for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility.