Senior Avionics Installation Lead

Jobtailor

Melbourne (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior avionics lead to serve as the technical authority for installations, troubleshooting, and customer support across field operations in the United States. You will diagnose complex failures in flight management, displays, GPS, and autopilots, while mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional installation teams.

Responsibilities include conducting post-install flight tests, approving complex work, and driving continuous service improvements.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of relevant experience leading avionics installation and troubleshooting operations.
Certification or degree in a related technical field preferred.
Working knowledge of general aviation avionics architecture, including flight management systems, displays, GPS, autopilots, and comms.
Familiarity with FAA regulations, TSO standards, and Part 23/43 certification requirements.
Ability to read wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and interface control documents.
Experience using test equipment to validate system performance.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical authority for complex avionics installations, troubleshooting, and customer support across field service operations.
Independently diagnose and resolve system failures and integration issues across flight management systems, displays, GPS navigators, and autopilots.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action on escalated issues.
Execute complex installations and upgrades at customer sites, dealer facilities, and OEM production lines.
Conduct post-installation flight testing and validation for regulatory compliance and customer specifications.
Mentor and train Service Engineers at every level.
Review and approve work on complex installations.
Serve as on-site technical lead for multi-engineer projects and customer training events.
Develop installation standards, service bulletins, and technical documentation.
Drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
Partner with engineering to turn recurring field issues into design and process improvements.
Represent Avidyne systems at customer sites and industry events as a subject matter expert.