RS Avionics/Elec Tech Lead

Gulfstream•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RS Avionics/Elec Tech Lead plans and coordinates electrical and avionics activities, keeps customers informed about aircraft schedules, repairs, and parts or components sent to vendors, and works with hangar management to coordinate activities and aircraft requirements. The role coordinates and completes work to meet aircraft schedules, oversees electrical technicians, reviews work and records for compliance, and supports safe and efficient aircraft maintenance. The position is based at GAC Fort Worth and may involve travel up to 25%.

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, 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 or 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 operating and troubleshooting aircraft systems or disciplines beyond avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.
Understanding of PC, Windows, and mainframe computer applications, including standard word-processing programs such as Microsoft Word, and appropriate typing skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and complete tasks on work authorizations 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 Federal Aviation Regulations.
Supervise and instruct electrical technicians, providing technical guidance and procedures for 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, for accuracy.
Maintain a preventive maintenance program for test equipment, hand tools, and special tools.
Maintain current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes, Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information, and other aircraft maintenance and servicing procedures and publications.
Supervise a continuous hangar safety program covering support equipment, aircraft systems, and general housekeeping.
Maintain required logs and records.
Enforce FOD, tool control, 5-S, and other safety programs and regulations.
Adapt to sudden schedule changes and coordinate with other disciplines on projects.
Establish and foster an environment of innovation and Lean-oriented thinking.
Support aircraft certification and final-phase testing, which may include aircraft flight tests as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.