Avionics Repair Station Lead

Teledyne Controls; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Controls in El Segundo, CA seeks a hands-on Supervisor to lead avionics repair technicians, improving turnaround and quality within a regulated aerospace operation.

You will partner with Repair Station Management, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Customer Support, and Supply Chain to drive safety, compliance, and performance. Requires FAA Part 145 knowledge, supervisory experience, and a background in aviation maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field; relevant aviation experience may substitute.
• 4+ years hands-on aviation maintenance, avionics repair, or related experience.
• 2+ years in team-lead or supervisory role in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of FAA Part 145 requirements and data/traceability practices.
• Experience supporting airline, OEM, customer, or regulatory audits.
• Experience using an ERP system or electronic repair/maintenance documentation system.
• Ability to read and apply CMMs, service bulletins, and engineering instructions.
• FAA mechanic or repairman certification preferred or eligible before supervising.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of repair technicians daily with clear priorities.
• Balance workload to meet customer commitments, quality, and turnaround goals.
• Ensure activities follow FAA requirements, Repair Station Manual, and data.
• Ensure technicians have training, tools, data, parts, and support needed.
• Review shop performance using safety, quality, throughput, and delivery metrics.
• Coordinate troubleshooting with appropriate functions to resolve issues.
• Support audits and close corrective actions in partnership with Quality.
• Maintain records for training, qualifications, attendance, and work.
• Develop employees through coaching, cross-training, and feedback.
• Support interviewing, onboarding, and performance management per practices.
• Improve shop-floor processes via Lean, 5S, standard work, and visual management.
• Promote a respectful, accountable, and team-oriented environment.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Team leadership

FAA Part 145 knowledge

Lean / 5S

Documentation management

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Teledyne Controls in El Segundo, CA seeks a hands-on Supervisor to lead avionics repair technicians, improving turnaround and quality within a regulated aerospace operation.

You will partner with Repair Station Management, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Customer Support, and Supply Chain to drive safety, compliance, and performance. Requires FAA Part 145 knowledge, supervisory experience, and a background in aviation maintenance.