Garmin Avionics Integration Lead

Sherpa-Air; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Sherpa Air, a growing Part 145 repair station, seeks an Avionics Integration Manager to lead avionics modernization and integration projects. You will drive system architectures, coordinate with OEMs and DERs, and oversee installation planning and certification efforts.

You will develop technically sound solutions, build competitive quotations, and ensure projects meet FAA requirements while collaborating with Maintenance, Operations, and Business Development teams.

Qualifications

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate required for maintenance oversight.
• Minimum seven years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum five years of avionics installation and integration experience.
• Demonstrated Garmin avionics experience.
• Ability to develop labor estimates and technical proposals.
• Knowledge of aircraft electrical systems and wiring practices.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sherpa Air's technical expert for avionics integration and aircraft modernization.
• Develop avionics system architectures and integration concepts.
• Evaluate aircraft configurations and recommend Garmin and other avionics solutions.
• Coordinate with OEMs, STC holders, DERs, and engineering organizations.
• Maintain knowledge of avionics technologies and certification requirements.
• Serve as the technical lead for avionics quote development and installation scope.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and installation labor estimates.
• Review aircraft compatibility and certification requirements.
• Coordinate with Business Operations and Sales on proposals.
• Develop installation concepts and technical work packages.
• Coordinate STCs, FAA approvals, and engineering documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of avionics integration issues.
• Provide technical oversight for avionics modification projects.
• Configure, test, and validate Garmin avionics systems.
• Coordinate testing and return-to-service documentation.
• Assist in developing Sherpa Air's avionics capabilities.
• Coordinate tooling, software, and OEM training.

Skills

Garmin avionics experience

Project management

Communication

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)

Job description

Sherpa Air, a growing Part 145 repair station, seeks an Avionics Integration Manager to lead avionics modernization and integration projects. You will drive system architectures, coordinate with OEMs and DERs, and oversee installation planning and certification efforts.

You will develop technically sound solutions, build competitive quotations, and ensure projects meet FAA requirements while collaborating with Maintenance, Operations, and Business Development teams.