Avionics Manager

Vertical Mag; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness benefits, including lifestyle

Monthly team-building events

Exercise facilities and locker rooms

Job summary

Hillsboro Aviation, located at the Hillsboro, Oregon airport, seeks an Avionics Manager to lead the avionics department and work closely with the Service Center Manager to manage avionics projects across service center and fleet.

The role emphasizes strong technical avionics expertise, team leadership, and a commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, guiding the organization toward exceptional service and reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of avionics installation and repair experience.
• Extensive experience installing Garmin avionics products.
• Ability to evaluate, quote, and execute complex avionics projects.
• Demonstrated relevant project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team and a departmental budget.
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• General and business aviation experience.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and Part 145 Repair Station operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the avionics department, ensuring all work meets FAA regulations, AS9110 standards, and company policies.
• Own the quoting, customer communication, and delivery process for avionics projects, from initial scope of work and change orders through final delivery of the aircraft.
• Lead the troubleshooting and repair of customer and fleet aircraft during AOG situations.
• Manage the avionics budget performance, monitoring labor and parts margins and controlling costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the avionics team, setting clear and measurable expectations.
• Plan capacity and manage scheduling to maximize hangar and technician utilization and meet promised delivery dates.
• Partner with the Service Center Manager to grow the avionics business and promote Hillsboro Aviation throughout the industry.
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers, vendors, and OEMs to support quality, availability, and long-term objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators for the avionics division, including revenue, margin, labor utilization, on-time delivery, quality, and safety.
• Champion a strong safety culture and support Safety Management System (SMS) practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Avionics installation

Garmin avionics

Project management

Team leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

About Hillsboro Aviation

Founded in 1980, Hillsboro Aviation offers complete helicopter and airplane services comprised of five divisions: contract & charter, aircraft sales & management, service center, FBO, and parts sales. Serving domestic and international markets in the government, commercial, and private sectors, we proudly employ over 80 talented individuals and operate 9 turbine aircraft out of our award-winning headquarters at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO).

Our Mission

We believe in redefining the aviation experience. It's about the extraordinary moments. It's about empowering our team, our customers, and the community to make their mark. It's about embodying a relationship-first philosophy. It's about seizing opportunities to listen, learn, and make a positive impact. It's about integrity and doing the right thing.

Our Vision

We believe in the power of a personal approach. We passionately purvey the notion of flight, a dream demanding creativity, persistence, resilience, and intent. We strive to foster a legacy of innovative thought, leadership, mentorship, service, and sustainability. We are dedicated to providing opportunity and growth for our team, our customers, and our community by providing extraordinary and memorable experiences in the air and on the ground.

The Position

As an FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station, Hillsboro Aviation provides comprehensive maintenance and avionics services for a wide array of aircraft. From privately owned airplanes and helicopters to fixed and rotor-wing fleet operators; our clientele encompasses private, commercial, and government sectors. Our full-service facility in Hillsboro, Oregon supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications and upgrades, avionics, and AOG emergencies. Our factory-trained mechanics and avionics technicians boast an average of over 20 years of experience.

As the Avionics Manager, you will report to the Service Center Manager and work closely with the Service Center Maintenance and Fleet Maintenance teams to manage avionics projects across both the service center and fleet, ensuring quality, safety, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, employee development, and sustainable financial performance.

Ideal candidates are experienced avionics leaders who pair strong technical avionics expertise with a proven ability to build and motivate high-performing teams, all while maintaining a critical eye for quality, safety, and efficiency.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Additional hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to maintain our commitments. Less than 10% travel is expected for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the avionics department, ensuring all work meets FAA regulations, AS9110 standards, and company policies.
• Own the quoting, customer communication, and delivery process for avionics projects, from initial scope of work and change orders through final delivery of the aircraft.
• Lead the troubleshooting and repair of customer and fleet aircraft during AOG situations.
• Manage the avionics budget performance, monitoring labor and parts margins and controlling costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the avionics team, setting clear and measurable expectations.
• Plan capacity and manage scheduling to maximize hangar and technician utilization and meet promised delivery dates.
• Partner with the Service Center Manager to grow the avionics business and promote Hillsboro Aviation throughout the industry.
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers, vendors, and OEMs to support quality, availability, and long-term objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators for the avionics division, including revenue, margin, labor utilization, on-time delivery, quality, and safety.
• Champion a strong safety culture and support Safety Management System (SMS) practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Licenses

Required Skills/Experience

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of avionics installation and repair experience
• Extensive experience installing Garmin avionics products
• Ability to evaluate, quote, and execute complex avionics projects
• Demonstrated relevant project management experience
• Demonstrated experience managing a team and a departmental budget
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams
• General and business aviation experience
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and Part 145 Repair Station operations

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Prior leadership experience in a Part 145 Repair Station
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Helicopter avionics experience
• Experience with additional avionics OEMs (Honeywell, Collins Aerospace)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness benefits, including alternative care and lifestyle discounts
• Monthly team-building events, including BBQs
• Exercise, shower facilities, and locker rooms at headquarters

Hillsboro Aviation's growth and sustainability is rooted in its commitment to attracting a diverse set of talent from around the world. To that end, we encourage qualified individuals from all walks of life to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.