Automated Test Equipment Manager

Precision Aviation Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and PTO

401k with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Telemedicine

Paid holidays

Flex spending

Telemedicine

Holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace services provider is seeking a full-time ATE team leader to oversee automated test systems and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in avionics or aerospace testing, strong leadership abilities, and hands-on knowledge of automated test equipment like TestTek. This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, vacation, paid holidays, and a 401k plan with company contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in Part 145 MRO, avionics, or aerospace testing, with leadership experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with automated test equipment including TestTek.
• Engineer-minded with strong troubleshooting and optimization skills.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, FARs, and Repair Station procedures.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the ATE team, ensuring accountability and results.
• Oversee daily operations of automated test systems, including TestTek.
• Plan workloads to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot test equipment issues and guide problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Maintain documentation for audit readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Workflow optimization

Knowledge of FAA regulations

Communication

Team coordination

Proficient with Microsoft Word

Proficient with Excel

Proficient with Outlook

Tools

Automated test equipment (ATE)

TestTek

Job description

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and founded in 1993, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 25 FAA-approved repair stations, 27 locations worldwide, 1,100+ employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production/distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on over 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor the ATE team, driving accountability, problem-solving, and results
• Oversee daily operations of automated test systems, including TestTek, ensuring all machines are operational and scheduled efficiently
• Plan and optimize workloads to maximize throughput and minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot test equipment issues and guide technical problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145, FARs, and internal quality standards
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve workflow and efficiency
• Maintain documentation and support audit readiness for all test activities

What We’re Looking For:

• Part 145 MRO, avionics, or aerospace testing experience (minimum 1 year leadership preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with automated test equipment (ATE) like TestTek
• Engineer‑minded with strong troubleshooting and workflow optimization skills
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, FARs, and Repair Station procedures
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

This is a full‑time role for someone ready to make an impact in a technical, high‑compliance and fast‑growing aerospace environment.

We offer competitive pay and a wide variety of benefits. Full time associates qualify for health benefits the first of the month following 30 days’ employment. Options include medical, dental, vision, base life (company paid), voluntary life, short and long‑term disability, flex spending accounts, and telemedicine. Other benefits include vacation and PTO time accrued with each pay cycle with a vacation carryover/payout option at year end, 9 paid holidays, 401k with company match contributions.