Avionics Team Lead – 1st Shift

Kalitta Air; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air in Oscoda, MI is seeking an Avionics Lead – 1st Shift to lead and supervise a team of avionics technicians. The role focuses on assigning daily tasks, ensuring quality, and coordinating with supervisors to maintain Aircraft Maintenance manual compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in heavy aircraft avionics, a valid FAA Airframe license (or repairman certificate) preferred, and strong English communication. High school diploma and some technical education are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in heavy aircraft avionics systems
• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Preferred FAA Airframe & Powerplant license; minimum Airframe license or repairman certificate

Responsibilities

• Assign daily job tasks. Lead, direct, and provide oversight of the work performance of subordinate crewmembers.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor/Foreman for the scheduling and assignment of daily job tasks.
• Ensure that productivity and work quality is satisfactory.
• Ensure that all identified maintenance discrepancies are documented.
• Perform troubleshooting. Assist in determining the proper course of maintenance action when a discrepancy is found.
• Assist subordinate crewmembers with interpreting maintenance manual or SRM instructions.
• Ensure that all maintenance performed by subordinate crewmembers is in accordance with approved maintenance data, such as the AMM, SRM, CMMs, WDM, Service Bulletins, EAs, etc. Ensure that all maintenance actions performed by subordinate crewmembers are properly documented.
• Provide OJT as necessary to subordinate crewmembers.
• Provide oversight of subordinate crewmembers and assist the Supervisor/Foreman in identifying the need for training or remedial training.
• Assist subordinate crewmembers in the accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Assist the Supervisor/Foreman in identifying any safety related deficiencies.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Foreman.

Education

High school diploma, some college/technical school

Job description

Kalitta Air in Oscoda, MI is seeking an Avionics Lead – 1st Shift to lead and supervise a team of avionics technicians. The role focuses on assigning daily tasks, ensuring quality, and coordinating with supervisors to maintain Aircraft Maintenance manual compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in heavy aircraft avionics, a valid FAA Airframe license (or repairman certificate) preferred, and strong English communication. High school diploma and some technical education are expected.