Senior Avionics Manager - FAA-driven AOG & Growth

Vertical Mag; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness benefits, including lifestyle

Monthly team-building events

Exercise facilities and locker rooms

Job summary

Hillsboro Aviation, located at the Hillsboro, Oregon airport, seeks an Avionics Manager to lead the avionics department and work closely with the Service Center Manager to manage avionics projects across service center and fleet.

The role emphasizes strong technical avionics expertise, team leadership, and a commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, guiding the organization toward exceptional service and reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of avionics installation and repair experience.
• Extensive experience installing Garmin avionics products.
• Ability to evaluate, quote, and execute complex avionics projects.
• Demonstrated relevant project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team and a departmental budget.
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• General and business aviation experience.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and Part 145 Repair Station operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the avionics department, ensuring all work meets FAA regulations, AS9110 standards, and company policies.
• Own the quoting, customer communication, and delivery process for avionics projects, from initial scope of work and change orders through final delivery of the aircraft.
• Lead the troubleshooting and repair of customer and fleet aircraft during AOG situations.
• Manage the avionics budget performance, monitoring labor and parts margins and controlling costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the avionics team, setting clear and measurable expectations.
• Plan capacity and manage scheduling to maximize hangar and technician utilization and meet promised delivery dates.
• Partner with the Service Center Manager to grow the avionics business and promote Hillsboro Aviation throughout the industry.
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers, vendors, and OEMs to support quality, availability, and long-term objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators for the avionics division, including revenue, margin, labor utilization, on-time delivery, quality, and safety.
• Champion a strong safety culture and support Safety Management System (SMS) practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Avionics installation

Garmin avionics

Project management

Team leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Hillsboro Aviation, located at the Hillsboro, Oregon airport, seeks an Avionics Manager to lead the avionics department and work closely with the Service Center Manager to manage avionics projects across service center and fleet.

The role emphasizes strong technical avionics expertise, team leadership, and a commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, guiding the organization toward exceptional service and reliability.