AVI Pr_Mojave A & E Lead Technician OTHSAL

GE Aerospace • Victorville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Instrumentation/Data Systems Lead: Provide technical direction to a team of instrumentation and data technicians supporting development and production aircraft. Lead complex task execution, drive structured problem solving, and mentor technicians to build capability. Plan and manage daily priorities to ensure work is completed safely, with high quality, and on schedule; interface with supervisors and cross-functional partners to sustain FTO operations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in avionics, aerospace, electrical, or related field.
• 8 years in aircraft instrumentation, flight test, or engine/data systems; experience leading technicians or acting as a technical lead
• Proficiency with aircraft/engine instrumentation, data acquisition systems, wiring/harnessing, calibration, and system checkout; familiarity with drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
• Knowledge of disassembly/assembly requirements for instrumentation/data systems on developmental and production aircraft; understanding of configuration control and documentation practices
• Demonstrated mentoring, workload planning, and cross-functional coordination; proven problem-solving using structured methods
• Strong communication, ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to safety and quality; ability to work off-shifts/weekends as needed; ability to lift/carry equipment and work in hangar/test environments
• Ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Team leadership and direction: Assign work, set shift priorities, and clarify technical expectations for instrumentation and data technicians
• Technical oversight: Review and approve instrumentation plans, wiring/harness work, sensor placements, and DAQ configurations before execution
• Work execution management: Monitor job progress against schedule; remove roadblocks, escalate risks, and re-balance resources to hit commitments
• Instrumentation/data system assembly-disassembly: Provide hands-on technical guidance and verification for engine and data system tear-down/build-up on development and production aircraft
• Data acquisition readiness: Validate DAQ setups (channels, ranges, sampling, calibrations), perform system checkouts, and confirm data quality prior to test
• Problem solving: Lead structured troubleshooting for instrumentation faults, data integrity issues, and build discrepancies; document root cause and corrective actions
• Safety and compliance: Enforce LOTO, ESD, tool control, FOD, PPE, and documentation compliance; conduct briefings and point-of-use verifications
• Cross-functional coordination: Interface with supervisors, test engineering, planning, and logistics to align priorities, material availability, and configuration status
• Standard work and CI: Maintain and improve standard work, checklists, and work instructions; capture lessons learned and update training materials
• Training and mentoring: Coach technicians on methods, documentation, and test readiness; onboard new team members and certify capabilities
• Shift management and turnover: Lead pre/post-shift huddles, and provide clear written turnover to the next shift
• Documentation and traceability: Ensure accurate build records, as-built wiring, calibration certificates, and test configuration logs are completed and filed

Responsibilities

• Team leadership and direction: Assign work, set shift priorities, and clarify technical expectations for instrumentation and data technicians
• Technical oversight: Review and approve instrumentation plans, wiring/harness work, sensor placements, and DAQ configurations before execution
• Work execution management: Monitor job progress against schedule; remove roadblocks, escalate risks, and re-balance resources to hit commitments
• Instrumentation/data system assembly-disassembly: Provide hands-on technical guidance and verification for engine and data system tear-down/build-up on development and production aircraft
• Data acquisition readiness: Validate DAQ setups (channels, ranges, sampling, calibrations), perform system checkouts, and confirm data quality prior to test
• Problem solving: Lead structured troubleshooting for instrumentation faults, data integrity issues, and build discrepancies; document root cause and corrective actions
• Safety and compliance: Enforce LOTO, ESD, tool control, FOD, PPE, and documentation compliance; conduct briefings and point-of-use verifications
• Cross-functional coordination: Interface with supervisors, test engineering, planning, and logistics to align priorities, material availability, and configuration status
• Standard work and CI: Maintain and improve standard work, checklists, and work instructions; capture lessons learned and update training materials
• Training and mentoring: Coach technicians on methods, documentation, and test readiness; onboard new team members and certify capabilities
• Shift management and turnover: Lead pre/post-shift huddles, and provide clear written turnover to the next shift
• Documentation and traceability: Ensure accurate build records, as-built wiring, calibration certificates, and test configuration logs are completed and filed

Benefits

• health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings, and a 401k with Company matching
• Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• paid time-off
• EAP
• performance bonus/variable incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees