Avionics Lead Service

StandardAero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

StandardAero in Augusta, GA seeks an Avionics Lead to supervise a team performing inspections and troubleshooting across 25+ aircraft models, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

You will guide technicians, manage workloads, and coordinate with engineering and management to meet project deadlines while maintaining documentation and vendor interfaces.

Qualifications

• 5+ years avionics inspection and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience managing avionics maintenance projects.
• Troubleshooting avionics systems across navigation, communication, surveillance, and cabin connectivity.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• HS diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute avionics inspections and troubleshooting to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Lead and supervise Avionics Technicians during heavy maintenance phase inspections.
• Delegate tasks, set goals, and monitor performance to optimize team efficiency.
• Collaborate with management, engineering and other departments to resolve system issues and meet deadlines.
• Ensure FAA compliance and maintain documentation and master drawing packages.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and assist with complex problems.
• Oversee inspections, testing and repairs of avionics systems (radio, radar, navigation, entertainment).
• Manage department workloads, schedules and resources within budget.
• Communicate work status through meetings, reports, and status updates.
• Promote a positive work environment and training for continuous improvement.

Skills

Avionics inspection

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Team mentorship

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

FAA A&P license

FCC license

Job description

Avionics Lead, Service

Avionics Lead within the Augusta, GA Business Aviation MRO. Leads a team responsible for inspections and troubleshooting across 25+ models of corporate aircraft, including instrumentation, navigation, sensors, radios, antennas, flight controls, pitot systems, and lighting.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and execute avionics system inspections and troubleshooting, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Lead and supervise a team of Avionics Technicians performing heavy maintenance phase inspections of avionics systems.
• Delegate tasks, set short- and long-term goals, and monitor performance to optimize team efficiency.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and other departments to resolve system issues and meet project deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company standards, maintaining documentation and master drawing packages.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians; assist with complex troubleshooting and system integration issues as needed.
• Oversee inspections, testing, and repairs of avionics systems, including radio, radar, navigation, and entertainment systems.
• Manage department workloads, schedule operations, and maximize resource utilization within budget.
• Communicate work status to customers, managers, and team members through meetings, reports, and status updates.
• Promote a positive work environment, mentoring and training team members for continuous improvement.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Avionics inspection and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience managing projects involving avionics maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and technical expertise of avionics systems across navigation, communication, surveillance, and cabin connectivity.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Characteristics

• 10+ years of Avionics Service experience.
• FCC license(s) and FAA A&P license.
• Experience working on Dassault Falcon, Challenger, Hawker, Embraer, and/or Gulfstream aircraft.
• Experience servicing avionics systems such as Starlink, GoGo, SmartSky, Collins, and/or Honeywell.
• Experience managing projects involving avionics heavy maintenance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams.

Benefits that Make Life Better

• Relocation and Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off accrued starting on day one
• Quarterly Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

StandardAero is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. The company fosters a respectful environment and prohibits harassment or discrimination of any kind.