Avionics Lead

StandardAero; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off from day one

Bonus opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & D

Dependent Care FSA

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking an experienced Lead Avionics Technician to join our expanding team in the US. This role oversees installation, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of avionics on diverse aircraft, while leading and mentoring technicians and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires 3–5 years in corporate aviation avionics, strong leadership, and knowledge of FAA requirements. A sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available and the salary range reflects hourly pay in the

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Minimum 3–5 years of avionics technician experience in corporate aviation.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated exemplary technical ability in avionics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for the Avionics service team.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians, ensuring safety and quality.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting with specialized tools and software.
• Interface with engineering and management to ensure workflow and documentation.
• Maintain and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ensure work orders are completed with progressive sign-off per RSQCM and regulations.
• Participate in training and process improvements to stay current with evolving avionics tech.
• Promote safety, quality, and efficiency; ensure safe work practices.
• Demonstrate professionalism and customer service; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Lead experience

Avionics troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You\'re Proud Of

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $20,000

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Avionics Technician to join our expanding team. This position is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, inspection, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of avionics systems on general aviation and business-class aircraft. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership abilities and demonstrate in-depth technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for the Avionics service team.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians, ensuring quality and safety across all tasks.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics using specialized tools and software.
• Interface with engineering and management teams to ensure proper workflow and accurate documentation.
• Maintain and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ensure work order completion, and progressive sign-off IAW RSQCM and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in training and process improvement to stay current with evolving avionics technologies.
• Actively works to simplify for efficiency, ease of work performance, quality, and turnaround time. Ensures that safe work practices are employed consistently on each aircraft job or throughout the shop.
• Supports and adheres to safety, environmental, and general housekeeping policies. Is proactive in the area of safety; promotes safe work habits to the crew, monitors the work environment for safety hazards and takes steps to address/remove hazards.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a positive customer service attitude with compromising quality.
• Performs other duties as required by the department.

Position Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an Avionics Technician in corporate aviation.
• Previous Supervisory or Lead experience a plus.
• Must have demonstrated exemplary technical ability in specialty area.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Troubleshooting of avionics flight decks, equipment and CMS systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical avionics problems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple activities to achieve quality maintenance within established time frame.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Ability to work outside of designated work hours, as well as weekends/overtime.
• Excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
• Ability to think clearly, speak intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
• Knowledge of FAA Regulations and Requirements.

Preferred Skills And Certifications

• A&P License or FCC License preferred.
• Familiarity with Dassault Falcon, Hawker, Bombardier and Gulfstream aircraft.

ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $20,000

Salary $32.81 - 49.22hr

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, StandardAero considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training Opportunities

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About Us

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With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide.

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It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.