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West Star Aviation, LLC · 1 month ago

Lead, Avionics Repair Technician

East Alton, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

West Star Aviation, LLC is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities for its employees. As a Lead Avionics Repair Technician, you will lead a team of technicians to ensure high-quality results while overseeing the troubleshooting and repair of aircraft electronic systems.

Airlines/Aviation

Responsibilities

Lead the team to complete the necessary jobs/tasks. This includes using good judgement in handling day-to-day tasks, and knowing when to involve your manager

Implement a strong turnover of work to the next shift

Look for opportunities (within your area of responsibility) to reduce turn time of aircraft

Help to train/mentor those technicians assigned to your projects

Supervise team members in daily work load

Work independently on projects and lead multiple projects as assigned. Schedule and work quality are essential in these functions, as is showing excellent drive and initiative

Perform general avionics support items on aircraft including items such as removal and installation of panels and components and repair work

Troubleshooting and evaluation of systems on the aircraft when designated

Inspection and evaluation of the aircraft and components when designated

Aircraft movement and performance verification of systems

Maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment and tooling to support operations

Process work orders for return-to-service and timely billing

Coordinate the interdepartmental schedule and act as production support for manager

Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Qualification

Avionics systems knowledgeElectrical troubleshootingTeam leadershipFAA regulations knowledgeCustomer serviceMentoring techniciansProject management

Required

Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical, electronic, and instrument systems

Ability to troubleshoot and repair aircraft electrical, electronic, and instrument systems

Experience in parts replacement or repair

Experience in electrical troubleshooting

Experience in inspection of aircraft or systems

General mechanic application skills

Ability to supervise a team and direct project flow

Experience in work order processing and log book entries

Familiarity with required FAA forms

Ability to handle direct customer contact

Ability to work independently and lead multiple projects

Good judgement in handling day-to-day tasks

Ability to train and mentor technicians

Excellent drive and initiative

Experience in performing general avionics support items on aircraft

Experience in troubleshooting and evaluation of systems on the aircraft

Experience in inspection and evaluation of the aircraft and components

Experience in aircraft movement and performance verification of systems

Experience in maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment, and tooling

Ability to coordinate interdepartmental schedules and act as production support

Benefits

Medical

Dental

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay days

Company

West Star Aviation, LLC

West Star Aviation specializes in airframe repair and maintenance, engine repair and maintenance, major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, paint, parts, surplus avionics sales, window repair and accessory services.

Founded in 2002