Aircraft Avionics Lead

AAR Corp; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Corp is seeking an Avionics Lead to oversee all functions related to airworthiness after maintenance is completed at our facility. The Lead is accountable to the department supervisor and must ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The role requires the Lead Technician to hold an active FAA A&P certificate or an equivalent Repairman/FCC/Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable, and to provide guidance and on‑the‑job training to assigned technicians.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or equivalent with related experience or training.
• Active FAA A&P certificate or Repairman/ FCC/ Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Being available for consultation on matters relating to work on assigned aircraft.
• Ensuring all required paperwork is completed, signed, and compliant with regulations.
• Ensuring equipment is properly used with safeguards for aircraft and equipment.
• Monitoring and reporting work performance, productivity, quality, and safety to supervisors.
• Assisting supervisors in reviewing personnel qualifications and manpower utilization.
• Performing on-the-job training and providing guidance to technicians.
• Coordinating with other departments to organize and control the customer’s work package.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

A&P Certification

FCC Certificate

Repairman Certificate

Leadership

Education

Associates degree AA or equivalent

Job description

AAR is the place of choice to build an inspiring career. The Avionics Lead is responsible to his or her respective department supervisor for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility. A Lead Technician is required to be a certified A&P Technician or hold a Repairman Certificate, an FCC certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable to the work they are supervising.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being available for consultation on matters relating to work being accomplished on his or her assigned aircraft.
• Ensuring all required paperwork is satisfactorily completed and signed and complies with all existing regulations and procedures.
• Ensuring all equipment is properly used and adequate safeguards are in place to protect the customers aircraft and equipment.
• Monitoring and reporting to supervisors the work of personnel under his or her responsibility for proper work performance, productivity, quality and personnel safety.
• Assisting supervisors as requested in reviewing personnel for job qualifications and status and for maximizing manpower.
• Performing on the job training for personnel.
• Providing guidance and technical advice to assigned technicians.
• Coordinating with other appropriate departments to organize and control the customers work package and any special considerations.
• All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies
• Managing Relationships: Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships.
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).
• Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).
• Safety Focus: Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.
• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.
• Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.

EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE

Associates degree AA or equivalent from two year college or technical school or four years related experience and/or Training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a current and active FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificates , an FCC certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable to the work they are overseeing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.

Frequently: Lifting <=40 lbs., push/pull <20 lbs., climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling for extended periods, working in confined spaces. Working above chest-level, overhead, and away from body for extended periods. Bending, twisting of torso, twisting and/or pressure with wrist/hands, fine finger usage, moderate vibrations up to 2 hrs. to high vibrations up to 30 mins. Vision with/without correction; near <20", far >20’, and basic depth perception (shapes). Working at elevated heights ≥4’, working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts.

Occasionally: Lifting and/or carry <=50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull <50 lbs., work in wet conditions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.