Avionics Lead Technician – 1st Shift

Kalitta Air LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air LLC seeks an Avionics Lead for 1st shift in Oscoda, MI. The role leads a crew performing heavy aircraft avionics tasks, ensuring quality and compliance with maintenance data.

The incumbent will assign daily tasks, coordinate scheduling with supervisors, and provide hands-on oversight. Strong English reading/writing skills and ability to work in a dynamic maintenance environment are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in heavy aircraft avionics systems.
• Preferred: FAA Airframe & Powerplant license or at least an Airframe license or repairman certificate.
• High school graduate; some college/technical school.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and provide oversight of subordinate crewmembers.
• Coordinate with Supervisor/Foreman for scheduling.
• Ensure productivity and quality standards.
• Document maintenance discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot and determine maintenance actions.
• Provide on-the-job training to staff.
• Ensure maintenance complies with AMM/SRM/CMM/Service Bulletins and related data.
• Identify safety deficiencies and assist in corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/foreman.

Skills

Heavy avionics systems

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Some college/technical training

Job description

Kalitta Air LLC seeks an Avionics Lead for 1st shift in Oscoda, MI. The role leads a crew performing heavy aircraft avionics tasks, ensuring quality and compliance with maintenance data.

The incumbent will assign daily tasks, coordinate scheduling with supervisors, and provide hands-on oversight. Strong English reading/writing skills and ability to work in a dynamic maintenance environment are required.