Jet Aviation Staffing-Avionics Lead Technician-Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
Job Category: Aircraft Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
Career Level: Technicians / Crew
Requisition Id: 3398

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industrys most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

Position Summary

The Avionics Lead Technician is responsible to the Avionics Supervisor to ensure that tasks assigned are carried out in accordance with the Repair Station Manual procedures and manufacturer specifications. Each Avionics Lead Technician will be properly certified in accordance with FAR Part 145.151 in order to perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, upgrades and alterations. Avionics Lead Technician will be responsible for leading Avionics projects and other Avionics technicians on modifications, inspections and troubleshooting events.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Be thoroughly familiar with the contents of the Repair Station Manual and the Quality Manual.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure all tasks assigned and completed conform to industry standards, OEM Technical Data & the Company’s RSM / QCM Manuals.
• Comply with all safety, efficiency and quality standards, including HAZMAT and OSHA.
• Maintain shop equipment and tooling.
• Maintain personal appearance and uniforms to company standards.
• Avionics Systems Testing, Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Installations.
• Maintain the shop, workspaces and aircraft work areas clean and organized.
• Other duties as directed by MX Supervisor.

Competencies And Skills

• Ability to follow instructions, Lead and work independently with minimal or no supervision in times of high demand & AOGs.
• Willingness to learn New Airframes, Cabin Management / Entertainment Systems and Avionics systems.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Accountable, trustworthy and dependable.
• Must be comfortable working as part of a team for the benefit of the entire group, provide guidance and training to other technicians.
• Must be able to effectively interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Must have Corporate Aviation experience on Installations & Troubleshooting and have a comprehensive understanding of Avionics & Electrical Systems, Operations, Interfacing and Testing with Avionics test equipment (IFR4000, IFR6000, AVX-10K, MPS-49 / 43B Laversab 63XX, or equivalent).
• Willing to travel and provide on-call & weekend support when required, or as scheduled.
• Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel & Corridor.
• Understanding of FARs.
• Must have extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of hand tooling, wire strippers and crimpers.
• Must possess own basic tools.
• Military Avionics schooling and experience will be considered.
• Airframe license preferred.

Individual Contributor

• Create strong customer relations and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicate a clear understanding of the needs of varied audiences and modes.
• Gain the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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