Lead Avionics Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees servicing, repairing, and overall maintenance of aircraft avionics to verify aircrafts are safe for flight. Ensures compliance to all FAA maintenance regulations and requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Supervises production personnel and ensures safe work practices are followed. - Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency. - Manages scheduled and drop-in maintenance tasks, including back shop tasks. - Researches future service bulletins, ADs, STCs, and installations to prepare for tooling, manpower, and material needs. - Coordinates with other department leads to optimize workflow processes. - Trains and assists subordinates in proper procedures, methods, and practices. - Maintains equipment and tools in serviceable condition and ensures proper work record execution. - Handles parts during repair process and preserves units or parts throughout the facility. - Initiates requisitions for stock and materials as required. - Must be properly certified in accordance with FAR Part 65.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Conducts routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failure of aircraft electrical and avionics systems. - Performs complete operational and functional checks on navigation, communication, and flight control systems. - Fabricates wiring harnesses, installs/modifies avionic and electrical systems. - Determines when components need repair or replacement and decides on repair schemes and part quantities. - Follows approved maintenance procedures and consults approved manuals, OEM technical data, and work packages. - Inspects completed work, identifies needed rework, performs rework, and ensures repaired components meet prescribed standards. - Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment. - Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after designated operations. - Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft. - Interprets avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, wiring, cable integrity, coax cables, fittings, and connector assemblies. - Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies. - Troubleshoots, repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, components, or systems. - Delegates duties in his absence to qualified personnel as necessary but retains overall responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Advanced knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within the technical area. - Strong understanding of external regulations and functional work standards affecting technical requirements and outputs. - Leadership in applying new processes and skills to improve technician function status quo. - Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical/electronic components, systems, and functions. - Interpretation and comprehension of aircraft technical documentation – metric system. - Electronic/Avionic Troubleshooting skills. - Team player.

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to work safely and professionally, adhering to Embraer standards and regulatory requirements. - Ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 regulations without restrictions. - Flexibility to work flexible hours and different shifts if required. - Subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

- Commitment to company values and compliance with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures. - Incorporation of Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities. - Continuous improvement to processes and procedures. - Protection of confidential and proprietary documents and information. - Satisfying work schedule requirements.