Avionics Integration Manager
Sherpa Air
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Job summary
Sherpa Air is seeking an Avionics Integration Manager to lead development and execution of avionics integration and aircraft modernization. You will act as the technical authority for avionics modifications and Garmin system integration, coordinating with OEMs, DERs, and engineering teams to deliver compliant, competitive quotations.
The role requires strong leadership, deep avionics knowledge, and the ability to drive installation planning, project schedules, and FAA approvals across multiple
Qualifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
- Minimum seven years of aircraft maintenance experience.
- Minimum five years of avionics installation and integration experience.
- Demonstrated Garmin avionics experience.
- Ability to develop labor estimates and technical proposals.
- Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and wiring practices.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Must be a US citizen
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
Responsibilities
- Serve as Sherpa Air's technical expert for avionics integration and aircraft modernization.
- Develop avionics system architectures and integration concepts.
- Evaluate aircraft configurations and recommend Garmin and other avionics solutions.
- Coordinate with OEMs, STC holders, DERs, and engineering organizations.
- Maintain knowledge of avionics technologies and certification requirements.
- Serve as the technical lead for avionics quote development by providing the engineering and installation expertise required to develop accurate, executable, and competitive customer proposals.
- Define system architecture, equipment configuration, installation scope, labor estimates, material requirements, certification considerations, and project schedules.
- Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) and installation labor estimates.
- Review aircraft compatibility and certification requirements.
- Coordinate with Business Operations and Sales on complete customer proposals.
- Participate in customer meetings to explain technical solutions and upgrade options.
- Develop installation concepts and technical work packages.
- Review wiring diagrams, electrical loads, and interface requirements.
- Coordinate STCs, FAA approvals, and engineering documentation.
- Develop installation standards and work instructions.
- Support troubleshooting of complex avionics integration issues.
- Provide technical oversight for avionics modification projects.
- Support Production and Maintenance personnel during installations.
- Configure, test, and validate Garmin avionics systems.
- Coordinate operational testing and return-to-service documentation.
- Assist the Director of Maintenance in developing Sherpa Air's avionics capabilities.
- Develop standardized upgrade packages.
- Coordinate tooling, software, and OEM training.
- Maintain avionics installation procedures and standards.
Skills
Education
Job description
Sherpa Air MRO is seeking an experienced Avionics Integration Manager to lead the development and execution of the company's avionics integration and aircraft modernization capabilities. Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance, this position serves as the organization's technical authority for avionics modifications, Garmin system integration, installation planning, and avionics project execution.
The Avionics Integration Manager develops technically sound avionics solutions, supports customer engagements, and provides the technical content required for accurate and competitive avionics quotations. The position works closely with Business Operations, Planning, Production, Quality, and Business Development to ensure projects are properly engineered, competitively quoted, efficiently executed, and completed in compliance with FAA regulations.
- Serve as Sherpa Air's technical expert for avionics integration and aircraft modernization.
- Develop avionics system architectures and integration concepts.
- Evaluate aircraft configurations and recommend Garmin and other avionics solutions.
- Coordinate with OEMs, STC holders, DERs, and engineering organizations.
- Maintain knowledge of avionics technologies and certification requirements.
- Serve as the technical lead for avionics quote development by providing the engineering and installation expertise required to develop accurate, executable, and competitive customer proposals.
- Define system architecture, equipment configuration, installation scope, labor estimates, material requirements, certification considerations, and project schedules.
- Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) and installation labor estimates.
- Review aircraft compatibility and certification requirements.
- Coordinate with Business Operations and Sales on complete customer proposals.
- Participate in customer meetings to explain technical solutions and upgrade options.
- Develop installation concepts and technical work packages.
- Review wiring diagrams, electrical loads, and interface requirements.
- Coordinate STCs, FAA approvals, and engineering documentation.
- Develop installation standards and work instructions.
- Support troubleshooting of complex avionics integration issues.
- Provide technical oversight for avionics modification projects.
- Support Production and Maintenance personnel during installations.
- Configure, test, and validate Garmin avionics systems.
- Coordinate operational testing and return-to-service documentation.
- Assist the Director of Maintenance in developing Sherpa Air's avionics capabilities.
- Develop standardized upgrade packages.
- Coordinate tooling, software, and OEM training.
- Maintain avionics installation procedures and standards.
- Support customer meetings and technical presentations.
- Identify avionics upgrade opportunities.
- Develop relationships with Garmin, OEMs, distributors, and engineering partners.
Director of Maintenance; Production Coordinator; Planning Manager; Business Operations; Business Development & Sales; Chief Inspector; Maintenance & Avionics Technicians; OEMs, Garmin, DERs, and Engineering Partners.
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate.
- Minimum seven years of aircraft maintenance experience.
- Minimum five years of avionics installation and integration experience.
- Demonstrated Garmin avionics experience.
- Ability to develop labor estimates and technical proposals.
- Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and wiring practices.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Must be a US citizen
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA).
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL).
- Garmin factory or dealer training.
- Experience with Part 135 operations and STC/DER processes.
- Hawker 800/850XP/900XP/1000
- King Air Series
- Citation Series
- Learjet Series
- Falcon Series
- Pilatus PC-12
- Dash 8 Series
- CRJ Series
- CASA 235
- Technical leadership
- Engineering judgment
- Customer focus
- Project management
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Continuous improvement
- Technical accuracy of quotes
- Installation quality
- Schedule adherence
- Project profitability
- Customer satisfaction
- Avionics revenue growth
- Proposal win rate
Join a growing FAA Part 145 Repair Station expanding its avionics integration capabilities. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape Sherpa Air's avionics program and support business aviation, government, and special mission customers.
Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.
Sherpa Air will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990
Sherpa Air does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, Height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.
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