MRO Avionics Technician Lead

Comlux America•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Comlux America is a world-class VIP aircraft completion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company designs, engineers, and installs custom luxury interiors and advanced aircraft systems for airliner-derivative business jets. Comlux also offers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services. Specializing in highly customized aircraft, Comlux transforms aircraft into personalized flying environments that reflect exceptional craftsmanship, precision engineering, and uncompromising safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 8+ years of progressive avionics maintenance experience within business aviation, commercial aviation, military aviation, or MRO environments.
Demonstrated leadership experience as a Lead Technician, Crew Lead, or Senior Avionics Technician.
Extensive experience troubleshooting, repairing, and testing complex avionics systems.
Strong ability to read and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, IPCs, engineering drawings, and service documentation.
Thorough understanding of FAA regulations, airworthiness requirements, and maintenance documentation practices.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Avionics certification, A&P Certificate, or technical training preferred.
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate preferred.
Experience with Gulfstream, Bombardier, Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ), or Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) preferred.
Experience using maintenance tracking systems and electronic maintenance records.
Previous experience in a Part 145 Repair Station environment preferred.
Familiarity with RVSM, ADS-B, FMS, SATCOM, CPDLC, and modern integrated avionics systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and assign daily avionics maintenance activities to technicians to ensure efficient utilization of resources and on-time aircraft delivery.
Provide technical guidance, on-the-job training (OJT), and mentorship related to troubleshooting, repair, inspection, testing, and maintenance of avionics systems and equipment.
Lead and support technicians in performing fault isolation, diagnostics, operational testing, and corrective maintenance of aircraft avionics systems.
Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, including inspections, service bulletins, repairs, modifications, and system upgrades.
Ensure all work performed complies with approved maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, engineering data, FAA regulations, and company procedures.
Troubleshoot, repair, and verify the proper operation of communication, navigation, surveillance, flight management, cabin, and electrical systems.
Review maintenance discrepancies, determine corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution of aircraft write-ups.
Perform and oversee operational checks, functional testing, and return-to-service inspections to verify system reliability and airworthiness.
Ensure accurate completion of maintenance documentation, logbook entries, work orders, and regulatory records.
Monitor maintenance quality standards, minimize rework, and promote first-time fix performance.
Support aircraft-on-ground (AOG) and rapid response maintenance activities as required.
Promote and enforce a safe work environment while ensuring compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Communicate maintenance status, resource requirements, technical issues, and schedule risks to leadership, quality personnel, and customers.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Planning, Structures, and Aircraft Maintenance departments to ensure efficient maintenance operations.
Mentor junior technicians and support career development to strengthen overall team capability and technical expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned.