RS Avionics/Elec Tech Lead

Gulfstream•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The RS Avionics/Elec Tech Lead plans and coordinates electrical and avionics activities, working with hangar management to schedule aircraft requirements and provide customers with daily updates on schedules, repairs, and parts or components sent to vendors. The role oversees the completion of work authorizations and coordinates work to meet aircraft schedules and deadlines. The lead supervises and guides electrical technicians, reviews work and records for compliance with applicable procedures and regulations, and provides management with progress reports and performance appraisal input. The position also maintains test equipment and tools, required records, and current knowledge of aircraft service changes, customer bulletins, inspection requirements, vendor information, and maintenance procedures. It supervises hangar safety programs and enforces FOD, tool-control, 5-S, and other safety requirements. The role calls for adaptability to schedule changes, coordination with other disciplines, and support for aircraft certification and final-phase testing, which may include flight tests. The position is based at GAC Fort Worth, is a first-shift, full-time role, and requires up to 25% travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience on large- or mid-size aircraft.
Eight years of experience in the aircraft avionics/electrical career field, or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and six years of related experience.
FAA A&P license, or ability to obtain a repairman certificate within 30 days of the start date.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, technical manuals systems, and aircraft maintenance records systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical/avionics system drawings and blueprints.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, implement, and achieve objectives with minimal direction.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted spaces, and lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to use hand tools and avionics test equipment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Large-cabin aircraft experience.
FCC license or NCATT certification.
Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting aircraft systems or disciplines outside avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.
Familiarity with PC, Windows, and mainframe computer applications, including standard word-processing programs such as Microsoft Word, and appropriate typing skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and complete work authorization tasks to meet the master schedule.
Provide daily status reports and progress schedules to management.
Coordinate electrical and avionics activities to meet aircraft schedules and deadlines.
Review work, forms, and records for compliance with the Site Inspection Procedures Manual, Site Operating Procedures, and FARs.
Supervise and instruct electrical technicians, providing technical guidance on troubleshooting electrical and avionics systems, routine inspections, and preventive maintenance.
Provide input on subordinate performance appraisals and submit it to management for review.
Review daily job charging for all personnel, including support groups, to ensure accurate entries.
Maintain preventive maintenance programs for test equipment, hand tools, and special tools.
Keep current on Aircraft Service Changes, Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information, and applicable maintenance procedures and publications.
Supervise a continuous hangar safety program covering support equipment, aircraft systems, and housekeeping.
Maintain required logs and records and enforce FOD, tool-control, 5-S, and safety programs.
Adapt to schedule changes and coordinate projects with other disciplines.
Promote an environment of innovation and Lean-oriented thinking.
Support aircraft certification and final-phase testing, which may include aircraft flight tests.
Perform other duties as assigned.