AVIONICS MANAGER - HQ Aero Management
Lexington, KY 40510
About the Job
AVIONICS MANAGER
Job Summary:
HQ Aero is currently recruiting for an AVIONICS MANAGER in LEXINGTON, KY.
As an Avionics manager, your responsibilities are to plan, direct, and coordinate all departmental activities. Your duties are to implement policies and procedures, negotiate contracts, maintain relationships with vendors, supervise avionics technicians and inspectors, and evaluate staff performance. You oversee the installation and repair of avionics devices, assign tasks for scheduled maintenance and unexpected repairs.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Job Summary:
HQ Aero is currently recruiting for an AVIONICS MANAGER in LEXINGTON, KY.
As an Avionics manager, your responsibilities are to plan, direct, and coordinate all departmental activities. Your duties are to implement policies and procedures, negotiate contracts, maintain relationships with vendors, supervise avionics technicians and inspectors, and evaluate staff performance. You oversee the installation and repair of avionics devices, assign tasks for scheduled maintenance and unexpected repairs.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Review and assess project work scopes to assist in the quoting process and participate in customer negotiations.
- Develop and nurture relationships with dealership representatives, as well as existing and prospective customers.
- Provide technical data and advice on the upgrade or installation of any avionics related systems.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to procure components required for any upgrades or modifications to aircraft avionics related systems.
- Coordinate with customer engineering service providers to obtain any required wiring diagrams, schematics, parts lists, etc. needed to support any avionics related upgrades or modifications, as necessary.
- Assist in the troubleshooting and resolution of any avionics-related problems that may arise on aircraft being maintained by the customer.
- Assist in the planning and scheduling of avionics related projects and/or modifications.
- Coordinates with the DOM to ensure that all avionic related tasks are scheduled and performed in accordance with the established timeline.
- Ensure that all maintenance and alterations performed by this repair station are in accordance with the Ratings and Operations Specifications of the FAA 145 repair station.
- Train, direct, and assist all personnel performing work under the repair station certificate as directed by the Director of Maintenance.
- Report any identified risks associated with the repair station to the Director of Maintenance.
- Perform all actions required for Return to Service.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with employees, customers and the FAA as required.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
- Perform job duties in a safe manner.
- Punctual to work each day and prepared to work scheduled work hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED plus relevant certifications required at the minimum.
- Experience working in an FAA Repair Station that follows and complies with FAA 145 Ratings and Operations Specifications.
- Active and current FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics License.
- Minimum of 3 years of avionics experience.
- Must have a thorough understanding of the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, as well as inspection methods, techniques, and equipment used to determine the quality or airworthiness of an article undergoing maintenance, repair or alterations.
- Proven track record of consistent performance while delivering high levels of customer service to internal and external customers is required.
- Strong leadership traits with a focus on good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated record of integrity and sound ethical judgment.
- Must demonstrate commitment to quality and safety in all maintenance.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to professionally communicate with customers.
- Strong business acumen, ability to understand the needs of users and address conflicts, competing priorities as necessary.
- Proven ability to lead and manage others effectively while remaining calm under stress.
- Possess adequate tools.
- Valid driver's license with good driving record.
- Three years of experience at an airline or MRO strongly preferred.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Source : HQ Aero Management
