Avionics Modifications Manager

inMy Jet; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Western Aircraft in Boise, Idaho seeks an Avionics Modifications Manager to lead integration services, guide certification efforts, and develop profitable customer proposals. You will oversee staff, coordinate with engineering, and ensure projects meet schedule and budget.

This role requires deep avionics experience, strong leadership, and the ability to read wiring diagrams and directives. You will drive quality, safety, and customer satisfaction across all avionics modification activities in

Qualifications

• Extensive avionics integration and modification experience in corporate aircraft environments.
• Proven leadership of large teams and mentoring of staff in a high‑stakes setting.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints and technical directives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Avionics integration projects and coordinate with engineering and sales.
• Develop customer proposals and ensure profitability and risk management.
• Schedule, monitor budgets, and deliver on time; manage staffing levels.
• Coordinate with certification groups to address costs and timing.
• Ensure quality, safety and customer satisfaction across all avionics activities.
• Guide procedures, performance reviews and personnel actions as needed.

Skills

Avionics integration

Staff management

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

Bachelor’sDegree in Aviation/related field

FCC license or FAA Repairman certificate

Airframe or Repairman certification preferred

Job description

# Avionics Modifications ManagerWestern AircraftBoise, ID1 day agoJob descriptionJob SummaryIntegration : Responsible for Avionics Integration services to include management of integration staff, coordination of certification with engineering and development of customer proposals to ensure acceptable profitability and risk management. Provide technical assistance to all company customers and employees.Service : Responsible for avionics installation and line services to include management of production staff, coordination of certification with engineering and development of customer proposals to ensure acceptable profitability and risk management. This position has ultimate responsibility for the profitability of the Avionics group and customer satisfaction.Duties & 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 directedQualifications & Job Requirements• 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 employeesEducation:• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Business Management, Finance or equivalent work experience• FCC license or an FAA Repairman’s Certificate required• Airframe or Repairman’s certification preferredOther Prerequisites• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge• Valid Driver’s LicenseWork Environment & Physical Requirements• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability for climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights; Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Available Benefits• Medical, dental, vision• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match• Flexible Spending programsWestern Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.