Avionics Lead Technician

United Aero Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Aero Group is seeking an Avionics Lead Technician to guide and support avionics maintenance activities on rotorcraft, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will mentor technicians, troubleshoot electrical and avionics systems, and ensure quality documentation and production standards.

This role requires experience with helicopter systems and the ability to read schematics and manuals. Candidates should be ready to work in a structured FAA Part 145 environment and collaborate

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• 2 years helicopter electrical experience preferred.
• Experience with UH-60, UH-1, Bell 206/407, TH 47 preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of aircraft technicians while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance using technical expertise.
• Troubleshoot and repair avionics electrical systems and components.
• Assemble, route, clamp electrical cables and wire harnesses; perform crimping/pinning and checks.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, military specs, and manuals.
• Test communications, navigation, radar, autopilot, and related systems.
• Complete checklists and reports per company, government, and FAA guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of repair facility procedures and assist cross-departments as needed.

Skills

Drug screen

Helicopter electrical

Aircraft models

Schematics reading

FAA Part 145

Team player

Overtime flexibility

Own tools

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Avionics Lead Technician is responsible for leading and supporting avionics maintenance activities while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with FAA Part 145, company, and applicable regulatory requirements. This position provides technical guidance and mentorship to avionics technicians, assists with troubleshooting and repair of aircraft electrical and avionics systems, and helps ensure quality, documentation, and production standards are consistently maintained. The Avionics Lead Technician serves as a technical resource for the department and works closely with leadership and other departments to support successful completion of aircraft maintenance projects.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of aircraft technicians, driving quality standards, efficiency, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance using comprehensive technical expertise.
• Must have experience troubleshooting, repairing aircraft electrical wiring systems
• Must have experience with assembly, routing, clamping of electrical cables and wire harnesses to include crimping/ pinning connectors/ ring out/power on checks.
• Knowledgeable using electrical drawings, schematics, military specifications, and Technical Manuals
• Troubleshoot to determine malfunctions on avionics components and electrical system components and accessories.
• Test and inspect aircraft communication components, navigation components, weather radar, autopilot, compass systems and accessories.
• Complete all checklists, forms and reports as required in accordance with the company, government and FAA regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain adequate knowledge to understand and follow the repair facility’s Inspection Procedures Manual.
• Assist co-workers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• 2 years of previous helicopter electrical experience preferred
• Knowledge of UH-60, UH-1, Bell 206/407, TH 47 aircraft preferred
• Writing and oral communication skills sufficient to prepare reports and to discuss equipment malfunction.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications are required.
• Ability to be a team player and take directions in a FAA Part 145 environment
• Ability to work overtime if required
• Must purchase or own tools required to perform job duties

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail, and ability to stand and work on top of aircraft, from ladders, and in confined areas for extended periods, both in and out of doors
• Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently, and to team lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a standard fit for duty physical