Repair Station Supervisor - SSP

flir; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Controls in El Segundo seeks a hands-on supervisor to lead daily work of avionics repair technicians, guiding a team to improve turnaround and quality within a regulated aerospace operation.

You will collaborate with Repair Station Management, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Customer Support, and Supply Chain to ensure safety, data integrity, and compliant processes. Strong FAA familiarity required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on aviation maintenance or avionics repair experience.
• Two+ years of team-lead or supervisory experience in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 requirements and disciplined data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of repair technicians with daily priorities and safety.
• Plan and balance workload to meet customer commitments and turnaround goals.
• Ensure FAA requirements, Repair Station Manual, and data compliance are followed.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Avionics repair

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or aviation maintenance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Summary:

Teledyne Controls develops and supports aerospace electronics and aircraft data solutions for commercial and military operators and aircraft manufacturers worldwide. Our El Segundo operations include manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and FAA-certified repair capabilities. We value customer success, meaningful innovation, trust, personal responsibility, safety, and continuous improvement.

Opportunity:

We are seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead the daily work of our avionics repair technicians. This role is ideal for an experienced aviation maintenance or avionics professional who is ready to guide a team, improve turnaround and quality, and grow within a regulated aerospace operation. You will partner closely with Repair Station Management, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Customer Support, and Supply Chain.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, coach, and support a team of repair technicians, setting clear daily priorities and reinforcing safe, compliant work practices.
• Plan and balance daily workload to meet customer commitments, quality requirements, and turnaround-time goals.
• Ensure maintenance, repair, modification, inspection, and documentation activities follow applicable FAA requirements, the Repair Station Manual, approved technical data, company procedures, and customer requirements.
• Confirm that technicians have the training, tools, approved data, parts, and support needed to perform assigned work.
• Review shop performance using practical measures such as safety, quality, throughput, turnaround time, backlog, rework, and on-time delivery; communicate issues and recovery actions.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of technical, material, equipment, documentation, and customer issues with the appropriate functions.
• Support customer and regulatory audits and help close corrective actions in partnership with Quality and Repair Station Management.
• Maintain accurate records for training, qualifications, attendance, and assigned work.
• Develop employees through on-the-job coaching, cross-training, timely feedback, and performance discussions.
• Support interviewing, onboarding, and performance management in accordance with company practices.
• Improve shop-floor processes through Lean, 5S, standard work, visual management, and employee ideas.
• Promote a respectful, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.

What You Bring:

• Four or more years of hands-on aviation maintenance, avionics repair, electronics repair, or closely related experience.
• Two or more years of team-lead or supervisory experience in a maintenance, repair, manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 requirements and the discipline required for approved technical data, traceability, training, and maintenance records.
• Ability to read and apply component maintenance manuals (CMMs), service bulletins, engineering instructions, customer documents, and work instructions.
• Practical troubleshooting, prioritization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English well enough to perform the responsibilities of the position and apply technical and regulatory information.
• Appropriate FAA mechanic or repairman certification for the work supervised, or the ability to meet Teledyne Controls and FAA eligibility requirements for the applicable certification before independently performing covered supervisory duties.

Education

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering, aviation maintenance, operations, business, or related field.

Equivalent path: Relevant aviation, avionics, electronics, repair-station, military, technical, or leadership experience may substitute for the preferred degree. Candidates with a technical certificate, associate degree, military training, or substantial directly related experience are encouraged to apply.

Helpful, but Not Required

• Experience with international repair-station requirements such as EASA, CAAC, or UK CAA Part 145.
• Experience using SAP, an ERP system, or an electronic repair/maintenance documentation system.
• Lean, 5S, continuous improvement, or formal leadership training.
• Experience supporting airline, OEM, customer, or regulatory audits.

Additional Requirements

• This position is designated as FAA safety sensitive. Employment is subject to the required pre-employment of FAA drug test, and employees in the program are subject to random FAA drug and alcohol testing.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Controls requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).

Please note the salary range posted below is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills.

Salary Range:

$77,900.00-$103,800.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.