Avionics Lead

Standard Aero•Springfield, MO

About The Position

StandardAero is seeking an experienced Avionics Lead to support its expanding team. The role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing avionics systems on general aviation and business-class aircraft. The Lead serves as a technical subject matter expert, supervises and mentors technicians, and helps ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The position works with engineering and management to support workflow and documentation, interprets aircraft wiring diagrams and schematics, and contributes to training and process improvements. It also promotes safe work practices, efficient work performance, quality, and turnaround time. The role may require work outside designated hours, including weekends and overtime, and involves physical activity such as lifting, standing, and climbing ladders.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three to five years of experience as an Avionics Technician in corporate aviation.
Demonstrated exemplary technical ability in a specialty area.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Experience troubleshooting avionics flight decks, equipment, and CMS systems.
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical avionics problems.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple activities to achieve quality maintenance within established timeframes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
Ability to stand for at least eight hours.
Ability to work outside designated work hours, including weekends and overtime.
Excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
Ability to think clearly and speak intelligibly by telephone and in person.
Knowledge of FAA regulations and requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or lead experience.
A&P License or FCC License.
Familiarity with Dassault Falcon, Hawker, Bombardier, and Gulfstream aircraft.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for the Avionics service team.
Supervise and mentor junior technicians, ensuring quality and safety across tasks.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics using specialized tools and software.
Coordinate with engineering and management teams to support workflow and accurate documentation.
Maintain and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Ensure work order completion and progressive sign-off in accordance with RSQCM and regulatory requirements.
Participate in training and process improvement to stay current with avionics technologies.
Simplify work processes to improve efficiency, ease of performance, quality, and turnaround time.
Ensure safe work practices are consistently followed on aircraft jobs and throughout the shop.
Support safety, environmental, and housekeeping policies; promote safe work habits, monitor for hazards, and take steps to address or remove them.
Demonstrate communication skills, professionalism, and a positive customer-service attitude while maintaining quality.
Perform other duties as required by the department.