Avionics Modifications & Integration Manager

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability coverage

Life & AD&D

Paid vacation & leave

HSA/HRA

401K & Roth 401k

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Western Aircraft is seeking an experienced Avionics Integration Manager to lead the integration team in our hangar. You will oversee integration, coordinate certification with engineering, and develop customer proposals to ensure profitability and risk management.

This role has ultimate responsibility for the Avionics group’s profitability and customer satisfaction, requiring strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in corporate aircraft avionics in a repair station environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing complex aircraft avionics modification and engineering integration services
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience supervising/mentoring a staff of ten or more
• Mastery of inspection & install procedures with excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical directives
• Ability to provide technical assistance to customers and employees

Responsibilities

• Work with sales team to develop customer proposals
• Meet & consult with customers to review work scope and address/resolve any concerns
• Coordinate with internal and external certification groups to assess certification costs and timing
• Obtain approvals from customer for discrepancies and modifications
• Monitor projects daily to ensure that obstacles are addressed and resources are adjusted as necessary
• Deliver projects on schedule and on budget
• Maintain a positive work environment by facilitating open communication with staff and leadership team
• Initiate new or modified procedures to increase the professionalism, efficiency, quality, and productivity of the team
• Direct overall work flow within Avionics balancing multiple priorities
• Ensure appropriate cost data collection and billing to work orders
• Close work orders within allowed timeline making sure customer is billed per the quote and that all labor and parts are issued to the appropriate squawks
• Manage resource levels to match scheduled workload. Cross utilize team as needed.
• Communicate directly with customers during and after service visits to ensure rapid resolution of any outstanding issues
• Recommend and/or initiate personnel actions such as hiring, training, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Ensure performance reviews are completed in a timely manner
• Explains company policies to team members to ensure understanding and compliance
• Performs other duties as directed

Skills

Staff management

Certification coordination

Technical assistance

Troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

FCC license or FAA Repairman’s Certificate required

Airframe or Repairman’s certification preferred

Job description

Western Aircraft is seeking an experienced Avionics Integration Manager to lead the integration team in our hangar. You will oversee integration, coordinate certification with engineering, and develop customer proposals to ensure profitability and risk management.

This role has ultimate responsibility for the Avionics group’s profitability and customer satisfaction, requiring strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined project execution.