Lead, Avionics

POSITION SUMMARY:The Avionics Lead is responsible for coordinating and managing activities involving electrical harness fabrication, installation of harnesses, components and testing.

This is an experienced-level position that supervises multiple staff and reports to the Supervisor of Avionics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure that every person assigned to a job has the correct work instructions, tools, PPE and applicable references available and is familiar with what is required to complete the task.Assure proper documentation for work performed by assigned employees, reflecting the status of the jobDirectly oversee the work performed by any individuals who are unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform any maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterationsVerify qualifications of assigned employees to ensure only properly trained and qualified employees are assigned to each taskAssure accurate accomplishment of work by assigned employeeAssure work performed in accordance with all manuals, procedure, and data.Review work performed by assigned technicians prior to submission to inspection for acceptance.Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental compliance.Conduct beginning of shift meetings to inform team members of any day-to-day issuesProvide an accurate and complete turnover to next shift lead and supervision for proper visit trackingWork side by side with mechanics requiring training or mentoring.Provide development of assigned technicians by providing OJT or mentoring as necessary for new or entry-level assigned technicians.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent.FAA Airframe and Powerplant or FAA Airframe certificate.Capable of interpreting drawings, wiring diagrams and blueprints to accomplish a specific taskMust understand and follow AMM, SWPM, and IPCVisual Acuity must be a minimum of 20/40 corrected and must be able to distinguish color.Must be able to access all areas of the aircraft.Must provide own tools as indicated on company tool list.Language (read, write, speak, and understand English).Thirty-six (36) months or more of experience troubleshooting and affecting Avionics repairs on Military, Commercial transport aircraft.Minimum visual acuity of 20/40 corrected.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: FCC License.

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: Strong understanding of aircraft electrical and installation functions, procedures, and standards.Knowledge of quality control standards and systems.Well organized with strong planning and management skills.Attention to detail.Quality orientation.Able to organize multiple projects.Strong problem solving abilities.Able to use all related electrical and installation equipment and applications.Must be able to read, write and speak Standard English for routine business correspondence and for producing work products.Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes and procedures.

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