MRO Avionics Technician Lead

About the role

The Avionics Technician Lead at Comlux America is responsible for planning, scheduling, and leading the day-to-day activities of the avionics team in support of VIP aircraft completion projects. This role provides technical direction, supports troubleshooting and installation activities, and ensures all work is performed in accordance with engineering data, maintenance manuals, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and assign daily work activities to avionics technicians to ensure efficient resource utilization and alignment with production schedules.
• Provide technical guidance, on-the-job training (OJT), and instruction related to installation, testing, and troubleshooting of avionics systems and components.
• Cover and support technicians in performing operational testing, system integration, and troubleshooting of avionics equipment.
• Perform complex avionics installations, modifications, and functional testing on aircraft systems as required.
• Ensure all work performed by the team complies with engineering specifications, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace defective avionics components, wiring, and systems to ensure proper functionality and conformity.
• Lead by example by demonstrating proper installation techniques, workmanship standards, and adherence to quality expectations.
• Conduct and/or oversee functional and operational tests to verify system performance and reliability.
• Ensure team compliance with engineering changes, revisions, and modification requirements.
• Monitor and drive first-time quality, minimizing rework and improving overall efficiency.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, project leadership, and other departments regarding progress, issues, and potential risks to schedule or delivery.
• Mentor and support junior technicians to develop technical skills and improve overall team capability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED required. Avionics certification or technical training preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive avionics experience within business aviation, aircraft completions, or military aviation environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a lead or senior technician capacity.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical expertise in avionics systems installation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions to prevent schedule delays or work stoppages.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and commitment to first-time quality execution.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement practices, including reducing rework, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Avionics certification or technical training preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive avionics experience within business aviation, aircraft completions, or military aviation environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a lead or senior technician capacity.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong technical expertise in avionics systems installation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions to prevent schedule delays or work stoppages.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and commitment to first-time quality execution.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement practices, including reducing rework, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand production environment.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in avionics systems installation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions to prevent schedule delays or work stoppages.
• Strong understanding of quality standards and commitment to first-time quality execution.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement practices, including reducing rework, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand production environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company annual contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation
• Company-sponsored HSA
• 100% company-paid vision premiums
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and EAP benefits
• Free financial consultations and guidance