General Aviation Avionics Manager

Aerosecure Maintenance & Avionics; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerosecure is seeking an Avionics Manager to lead the Avionics Department, supervise technicians, and oversee scheduling, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will guide installations, testing, and system integration while maintaining safety and efficiency across projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong avionics knowledge (Garmin), and excellent organizational skills to ensure on-time, quality output in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of avionics experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Garmin avionics systems; familiarity with other brands.
• Experience with supervision or management roles preferred.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and installation manuals.

Responsibilities

• Department Leadership: Supervise avionics technicians and promote teamwork and accountability.
• Work Assignment & Scheduling: Assign daily tasks, set priorities, and manage workloads.
• Workflow Management: Monitor progress and productivity to meet timelines.
• Quality Control: Review avionics work for accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Technical Oversight: Provide hands-on guidance for installations, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Avionics Installation & Maintenance: Oversee installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of avionics.
• Electrical Systems & Troubleshooting: Oversee wiring, harness fabrication, and diagnostic activities.
• Testing & Inspection: Ensure checks, calibrations, and inspections are completed before return-to-service.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure work follows FAA regulations and approved data.
• Work Order & Documentation Management: Keep records accurate and up-to-date.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Communicate with Operations, Maintenance, Parts, and Inspection.
• Customer Communication: Provide project updates and address customer concerns professionally.
• Employee Training & Development: Mentor technicians and promote skill development.
• Resource & Equipment Management: Coordinate parts, tools, and materials.
• Accountability & Continuous Improvement: Identify and address defects and inefficiencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Garmin avionics

Scheduling

FAA regulations knowledge

Troubleshooting

Job description

The Avionics Manager is responsible for the daily leadership, supervision, and operational performance of Aerosecure's Avionics Department. This position oversees technician assignments, scheduling, technical work, quality control, regulatory compliance, and departmental productivity. The Avionics Manager serves as a hands‑on technical leader, ensuring avionics installations, repairs, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation are completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and Aerosecure standards.

The Avionics Manager is responsible for the daily leadership, supervision, and operational performance of Aerosecure's Avionics Department. This position oversees technician assignments, scheduling, technical work, quality control, regulatory compliance, and departmental productivity. The Avionics Manager serves as a hands‑on technical leader, ensuring avionics installations, repairs, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation are completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and Aerosecure standards.

Key Responsibilities -

• Department Leadership: Supervise, lead, and support avionics technicians while promoting teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and adherence to company standards.
• Work Assignment & Scheduling: Assign daily tasks, establish priorities, coordinate workloads, and ensure technicians understand job expectations, deadlines, and responsibilities.
• Workflow Management: Monitor job progress, technician productivity, and departmental efficiency to ensure projects are completed accurately, safely, and within established timelines.
• Quality Control: Review and verify completed avionics work for accuracy, functionality, workmanship, and compliance with applicable FAA regulations, manufacturer instructions, and Aerosecure standards.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and hands‑on assistance with avionics installations, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and system integration.
• Avionics Installation & Maintenance: Perform and oversee the installation, inspection, testing, configuration, maintenance, and repair of avionics and aircraft electrical systems.
• Electrical Systems & Troubleshooting: Oversee wiring installations, harness fabrication, electrical repairs, system diagnostics, and troubleshooting of avionics and electrical discrepancies.
• Testing & Inspection: Ensure required operational checks, functional testing, system calibrations, and applicable avionics inspections are properly completed and documented before work is submitted for final inspection or return‑to‑service review.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all departmental work follows applicable FAA regulations, approved technical data, manufacturer procedures, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Work Order & Documentation Management: Ensure work orders, technician labor entries, discrepancy reports, maintenance records, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and updated timely.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Communicate and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Parts, and Inspection personnel regarding job status, scheduling, required materials, technical concerns, and project completion.
• Customer Communication: Support Operations in providing accurate project updates, identifying additional work requirements, communicating delays, and addressing customer concerns professionally.
• Employee Training & Development: Train, mentor, and evaluate avionics technicians, identify opportunities for improvement, and promote continued technical development and consistent workmanship.
• Resource & Equipment Management: Coordinate parts, tools, equipment, and materials needed for assigned projects while maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Accountability & Continuous Improvement: Identify and address workmanship deficiencies, performance concerns, workflow inefficiencies, and recurring problems while implementing corrective actions to improve quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 years of avionics experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Garmin avionics systems required; familiarity with Avidyne, Dynon, Aspen, and other avionics equipment preferred.
• Experience with LightBurn software is a plus, but not required.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, prioritize, assign, and delegate work effectively.
• Solution‑focused mindset with the ability to identify challenges, develop practical solutions, take ownership of issues, and follow through to resolution .
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, installation manuals, and applicable technical documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance practices, and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Valid driver's license.