Avionics System Lead

Boeing • Trenton, NS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. Global Technical Operations, Field Operations is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Avionics Lead Technician to work out of CFB Trenton, ON. This role supports the Canada Operational & Intermediate (O&I) Level Maintenance Augmentation Support Team (MAST) under the United States Government C-17 G3 Sustainment Contract. The Aircraft Avionics Lead Technician will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will supervise the day-to-day activities of the Aircraft Avionic Technician team and the O&I Maintenance team during Home Station Checks. The position involves leading and supervising the assembly, disassembly, modification, and overhaul of aerospace vehicle systems and components, troubleshooting and repairing complex communication, flight control, and electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with flight-worthiness, contractual, and regulatory requirements. The Lead Technician will also carry Aircraft Release Authority (ARA) following Home Station Check inspections and be responsible for mentoring and training the team, fostering a culture of safety and quality, and collaborating with Quality and Safety teams.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as an Aircraft Avionic Technician /Aircraft Mechanic, maintenance release authority (MRA), or equivalent to RCAF Level A.
• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force operations and aircraft maintenance practices.
• Must have knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks and the ability to interpret Technical Orders (TOs).
• Must have one of the following: Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licensed E rating or Military equivalent.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Must be willing and eligible to work on Canadian government and defense-related programs with no restrictions.
• Must consent to Canadian Government Controlled Goods Program (CGP) assessment.
• Individuals must not pose a risk for safeguarding of controlled goods.
• Must be eligible for Secret Level II security clearance.
• Must be eligible to handle US export-controlled data.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance Level II from the Canadian government.
• Ability to work on a Canadian Government Federal Establishment (CFB Trenton) with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of experience with Canadian Aviation Regulations and Aircraft Airworthiness Directives.
• Experience as Aircraft Release Authority (ARA) or equivalent RCAF Level C.
• Canadian CC177 Globemaster III Type Course via Air Educational and Training Command (AETC) Department of Defense/Canadian Armed Forces Airworthiness Program.
• Active Secret Level II security clearance.
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn in-house systems.
• Knowledge of Royal Canadian Air Force Electronic Record Keeping System (ERKS), current ERKS at 429 Transport Squadron is the Automated Data Aircraft Management (ADAM) system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the assembly, disassembly, modification, and overhaul of aerospace vehicle systems and components in accordance with Technical Orders and regulations.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of complex communication, flight control, and electrical systems to isolate faults and restore functionality.
• Configure aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment; direct validation and verification testing of systems and components.
• Inspect components and verify repairs to ensure compliance with flight-worthiness, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage documentation of procedures, repairs, test results, modifications, and inspections to maintain compliance and traceability.
• Carry Aircraft Release Authority (ARA) following Home Station Check inspections, ensuring timely and quality maintenance to meet Boeing and Royal Canadian Air Force airworthiness standards.
• Lead, mentor, and provide training to the Avionic Technician team, fostering a culture of safety, first-time quality, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality and Safety teams to address audit findings, compliance risks, and maintenance occurrences promptly.
• Operate effectively within MAST and Squadron Maintenance teams, contributing to shared goals and operational excellence.
• Maintain mandatory and non-mandatory training requirements to ensure up-to-date technical proficiency.

Benefits

• Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll.
• Boeing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees