Avionics Lead

Ascent Aviation Services • Marana, AZ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals. As the Avionics Lead, you will guide a team of skilled technicians in performing critical functions involving the inspection, testing, adjustment, and repair of aircraft avionics systems—ensuring all work meets the highest standards of safety, precision, and compliance. As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and 12-hour schedules. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift based on operational needs. Overtime—both scheduled and unscheduled, including holidays—may also be required.

Requirements

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan work while adhering to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
• Ability to lead, delegate tasks, and oversee the work of others
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in avionics systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate across departments
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of aircraft avionics experience, including troubleshooting and system installation
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions

Nice To Haves

• Airframe (A) or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• FCC License
• Experience in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment
• Post-secondary education or formal training in aircraft maintenance or avionics

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all work performed complies with applicable technical data, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Works closely with immediate supervisor as well as Production Control Booth Coordinator to keep them informed on actual work progress in areas of responsibility.
• Reviews non-preplanned documents to identify methods of repair and/or replacement identifying necessary parts, materials and tooling requirements and provides timely estimates for all maintenance on non-preplanned documents within scope of responsibility.
• Responsible for the proper execution of parts tags attached to repairable, serviceable, or condemned parts.
• Performs assigned maintenance work including inspection, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, auto pilot, and compass systems, installed in aircraft.
• Inspects components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Tests avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters, counters, and circuit analyzers.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents.
• Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Performs orientation and on-the-job training for employees. Ensures that training is documented in employee training records.
• Enforces company policies and safety regulations and the proper use of equipment and ensures that quality standards are met.
• Coordinates activities of workers including assigning work duties for maximum utilization of manpower and analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Maintains communications within area of responsibility, informing employees as to plans and progress and promoting teamwork and cooperation.
• Tracks time spent on each work order and ensures the time is logged on time card correctly.
• Makes recommendations to management to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, or cut costs.
• Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
• Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees