Avionics Technician Specialist

Jetvia; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Time off

Job summary

Jetvia, a long‑standing executive jet operator, seeks an experienced Avionics Technical Specialist to lead fleet-wide reliability, troubleshooting, and technical direction for all aircraft. You’ll support Maintenance, Operations, and Leadership, playing a pivotal role in AOG recoveries and long‑term reliability strategies across the fleet.

This role emphasizes avionics upgrades, STC planning, and cross‑functional collaboration with OEMs, vendors, and field teams to ensure safe, mission‑ready

Qualifications

• FAA A&P Certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years Learjet 60 avionics experience.
• Minimum 10 years aviation maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability.
• Extensive experience in corporate aviation and/or Part 135/145 maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting for turbine avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all avionics discrepancies across the fleet.
• Lead root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Provide real-time guidance during AOG events and coordinate recovery.
• Standardize avionics troubleshooting across locations and teams.
• Coordinate upgrades, SBs, and modifications with OEMs/vendors.
• Ensure FAA compliance and proper avionics documentation.

Education

FAA A&P Certificate

Tools

Collins Pro Line

Job description

Join the Jetvia Team

Jetvia has provided world class executive jet charter services for over 35 years, built on the pillars of safety, dependability, and transparency. We pride ourselves on delivering a refined travel experience that prioritizes the security and time of every guest.

We believe in supporting our team members first so they are empowered to provide exceptional service to our clients. We operate with an ownership mindset where accountability is the standard and egos are left at the door. If you are a professional who values a safety first foundation and thrives in a culture of mutual respect, we invite you to help us lead the next chapter of our history.

The Role

Jetvia is seeking a highly experienced Avionics Technical Specialist responsible for fleet-wide avionics reliability, troubleshooting leadership, and technical direction across all aircraft. This role serves as the organization’s primary avionics subject matter expert (SME), supporting Maintenance, Operations, and Leadership in ensuring safe, reliable, and mission-ready aircraft availability.

This individual will play a critical role in AOG recovery events, avionics system troubleshooting, upgrade planning, and long-term reliability strategy across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

Fleet Avionics Oversight

• Monitor and manage all avionics-related discrepancies across the fleet
• Track recurring avionics issues and drive root-cause corrective actions
• Maintain fleet-wide visibility of avionics reliability trends
• Ensure consistency in troubleshooting and repair standards across locations

AOG Support & Recovery

• Act as primary avionics escalation point during AOG events
• Provide real-time technical guidance to maintenance teams and vendors
• Coordinate rapid troubleshooting and recovery strategies to minimize downtime
• Support remote diagnostics and on-site troubleshooting as required

Technical Authority & Decision Support

• Serve as avionics SME in maintenance and operations leadership meetings
• Provide technical recommendations on deferred discrepancies, MEL decisions, and operational impact
• Advise DOM and VP of Maintenance on avionics-related dispatch decisions
• Standardize troubleshooting procedures across the organization

Upgrades & Modifications

• Evaluate and coordinate avionics upgrades, service bulletins, and modifications
• Work with OEMs and vendors on installation planning and execution
• Ensure upgrades align with operational needs, budget, and fleet strategy
• Support STC evaluations and integration planning

Vendor & OEM Coordination

• Liaise with avionics manufacturers, repair stations, and field support teams
• Evaluate vendor performance and technical effectiveness
• Coordinate warranty claims and technical support escalation
• Ensure vendors meet Jetvia operational expectations for responsiveness and quality

Operational Integration

• Participate in daily & weekly Maintenance/Operations coordination meetings
• Align avionics reliability with dispatch and scheduling requirements
• Communicate aircraft status and risks to leadership in real time
• Support proactive maintenance planning to reduce operational disruption

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure proper documentation of avionics repairs and modifications
• Support FAA compliance requirements related to avionics systems
• Maintain accurate tracking of avionics-related logbook entries and compliance items

Qualifications

Required:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years of Learjet 60 avionics experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of aviation maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including the ability to mentor, develop, and train technical personnel.
• Extensive experience within corporate aviation and/or Part 135 and Part 145 maintenance environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic background with turbine aircraft avionics systems.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations, maintenance practices, and avionics Installation standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and time-sensitive operational environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support aircraft maintenance events, AOG recoveries, vendor visits, training, and operational requirements.

Preferred:

• Proven experience with Collins Pro Line integrated avionics systems.

How Jetvia Supports You

Jetvia recognizes our team members as our greatest asset. We offer a foundation of efficiency and professionalism with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

• Compensation and 401(k): We pay salaries competitive to the geographies where our employees are based. We offer a 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay, and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2%. Employees are eligible to enroll on the first of any month and are immediately 100% vested in all matching contributions
• Medical Coverage: Three plan options including a 100% employer paid High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) as well as 85% employer paid PPO plan and Texas-based HMO plans
• Additional Benefits Offerings: Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are included in our complete insurance package
• Time Off: Time off to support work life balance

ATI Jet, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and reviews applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicapped, or veteran's status.

Employment with ATI Jet Inc. is contingent upon pre-employment drug testing, background checks and post-offer, job-related physicals (when applicable). Employment will be conditioned upon a negative result of this test. If the applicant tests positive for illegal drugs, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.