Aircraft (DHC-8) Avionics Technician Lead

Socket.dev; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR Corp is seeking an Aircraft (DHC-8) Avionics Technician Lead in Melbourne, Florida. This role involves leading the avionics team, overseeing equipment testing, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 8 years experience, relevant FAA licenses, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. The position includes a generous benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aircraft installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Department of State Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assign duties to avionics technicians.
• Monitor tasks for progress and quality.
• Inspect avionics equipment for defects and accuracy.
• Test avionics equipment to determine performance and airworthiness.
• Calibrate equipment according to specifications.

Skills

Aircraft installation

Maintenance and repair

Blueprint reading

Testing equipment

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

FFCC License with Element 3 or FAA A and P License

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital meters

Circuit analyzers

Job description

Aircraft (DHC-8) Avionics Technician Lead

Job ID: 18486

Job Type: Temporary Month-to-Month

Responsible for assisting and providing oversight and leadership to avionics mechanics in the performance of their assigned duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign duties to technicians.
• Monitor tasks assigned to techs for progress, completeness and correctness.
• Ensure use of approved repair techniques.
• Inspect components of avionics equipment for defects such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Test avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers.
• Adjust, repair or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks and other technical documents, using hand tools.
• Calibrate installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Accompany flight crew to perform in‑flight adjustments and to determine and record required post‑flight repair work.
• Comply with required FAR maintenance such as 91.411 and 91.413 inspections.
• Operate ground station for air‑to‑station check of radar or other equipment; fabricate wiring harnesses.
• Comply with avionics upgrades and modifications.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma, GED.
• FFCC License with Element 3 or FAA A and P License.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in aircraft installation, inspection, maintenance and repair.
• Experience working from blueprint drawings, diagrams, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates and other incomplete data.
• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or another military or commercial equivalent.
• Spanish Level L-2, R-2 required for LATAM Programs.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of State Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current FAA issued Mechanic certificate with Airframe.
• Leadership experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Position.
• 40‑hour work week.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Primary Location

United States - Florida - Melbourne

Schedule

Full‑time

Overtime Status

Non‑exempt

AAR is 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.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.