Avionics Lead Technician: Lead, Troubleshoot & Mentor

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

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