Avionics Technician Lead

Greenpoint Technologies; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenpoint Technologies in Moses Lake, WA is seeking an experienced avionics technician to install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems, ensuring aircraft meet top safety, quality, and performance standards.

You will review FAA paperwork, mentor uncertified mechanics, lead maintenance and alterations, fabricate wiring bundles, diagnose issues, and support a collaborative aircraft crew. 5+ years avionics experience and relevant licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Mathematical knowledge applied to solve problems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally within a growing team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside core business hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, customer guidelines and company policies.
• Review FAA paperwork for maintenance updates and regulations.
• Oversee and co-sign for uncertified mechanics per GTI procedures.
• Lead maintenance and restoration on aircraft or parts as rated.
• Facilitate on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Perform maintenance tasks and participate as a crew member.
• Maintain knowledge of all aircraft areas and work area.
• Prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Fabricate wiring bundles per drawings and practices and terminate wires to contacts.

Skills

English communication

Mathematical problem solving

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Education

Airframe (A) or A&P License

B1/B1.1/B2 certification a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this role, you'll perform advanced avionics installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair while helping ensure aircraft meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures all tasks are promptly completed in compliance with federal regulations, customer guidelines and company policies.
• Reviews required customer and FAA paperwork to ensure proper maintenance updates and compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements.
• Oversees and co-signs for uncertified mechanics in accordance with the GTI RSM procedures.
• Leads the maintenance, preventative maintenance, or alteration of, or approve and return to service, any aircraft, or part thereof, only for which that Lead is rated and has satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an earlier date.
• Facilitates On-the-Job Training (OJT) to provide learning opportunities through work assignment and mentoring.
• Performs maintenance tasks as required and becomes an active member of the crew.
• Has intermediate knowledge of all areas of the aircraft and assigned work area.
• Properly utilized and maintain Avionics hand tools to perform repairs and installations.
• Prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Fabricate per drawings and standard practices wire bundles and assemblies to include marking of wires, properly securing wires into bundles, and termination of wires into a variety of contacts and connectors.
• Diagnoses problems, replace or repair parts, test and make necessary adjustments
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies (CHOOSE 3-4 from GTI Competencies List)

• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations, exhibits tact and consideration, displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, offers assistance and support to co-workers, works cooperatively in group situations and works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Minimum of 5 years’ avionics experience required. Proficient with the Standard Wiring Practices Manual.

Airframe (A) or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License is a plus. B1, B1.1, and/or B2 certification is a plus.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company, foreign government, foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Mathematical knowledge and the ability to apply towards problem solving
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to comply with DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
• Able to climb and work on step stools and/or ladders.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. without assistance/able to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Able to reach overhead.
• Able to work in a non-dust-free environment.
• Normal or corrected vision (required to perform exacting tasks).
• Full range of motion with both hands.
• Able to work in a stooping, kneeling or standing position and in cramped areas.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $84,872.00 - $116,699.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

About Greenpoint Technologies

Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors. It’s complex work, but we work smart. In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

As set forth in Greenpoint Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.