Premier: Charter, MRO & FBO · 14 hours ago
Avionics Manager
Vandalia, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPremier is a charter, MRO, and FBO company seeking an Avionics Manager for their Dayton facility. The role involves overseeing avionics maintenance, leading a team, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and acting as a technical advisor to customers.
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Responsibilities
Provide mentorship and coaching to avionics technicians, fostering a high-performing, growing team
Lead technician training, professional development, and skills growth to meet evolving fleet and customer needs
Manage staffing, scheduling, and workload allocation for the avionics team
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Serve as the go-to expert for all avionics systems, including troubleshooting, installations, upgrades, and modifications
Oversee maintenance of key avionics systems, including:
Communication and navigation systems
Flight management systems (FMS)
Autopilot and flight control systems
GPS, ADS-B, TCAS, weather radar, and SATCOM
Provide advanced technical guidance on complex avionics issues, ensuring adherence to OEM, FAA, and company standards
Support AOG troubleshooting and time-critical avionics problem resolution
Act as the primary avionics technical liaison with customers
Explain technical solutions, upgrades, and maintenance recommendations clearly and confidently to aircraft owners and operators
Identify and upsell avionics solutions by highlighting safety, reliability, operational efficiency, and value improvements
Collaborate with sales and service teams to provide estimates, proposals, and technical justification for work packages
Ensure all avionics maintenance complies with FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements, including Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and approved training programs
Represent PremierMRO’s avionics leadership in support of the Part 145 certificate, ensuring adherence to all regulatory, quality, and procedural standards
Support FAA audits, inspections, and surveillance related to avionics operations
Ensure all technicians are trained, qualified, and authorized under Part 145
Oversee proper use of approved data, tooling, calibrated equipment, and technical references
Ensure all avionics work packages, maintenance releases, and records meet Part 145 documentation and return-to-service standards
Manage daily avionics operations at the Dayton MRO facility, including staffing, workflow, and resource planning
Coordinate avionics work for both PremierMRO and third-party customer aircraft
Oversee avionics upgrades, retrofits, and modification projects
Manage vendor relationships, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness
Support estimating, quoting, and project timeline management for avionics work
Maintain strict compliance with FAA, OEM, and company standards
Ensure accurate maintenance records, logbooks, and avionics documentation
Track and implement applicable Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives
Provide technical support during AOG events and unscheduled maintenance to minimize downtime
Qualification
Required
Recognized expert in aircraft avionics systems with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience
FAA Repairman Certification RVSM/FAR 91.411 and 91.413 Certified
Experience working in an MRO or Part 145 repair station environment
Current QC Inspection Capability at Level II RII
Strong knowledge of business aviation avionics systems, troubleshooting, and upgrades
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals
Proven leadership skills with experience developing and growing a technical team
Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical solutions and support upsell opportunities
Solid understanding of FAA maintenance regulations and documentation standards
Preferred
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Prior avionics supervisory or management experience
Experience supporting multiple aircraft types in business aviation
Avionics installation and modification project experience
Company
Premier: Charter, MRO & FBO
Premier operates a Citation and Hawker jets fleet for cost-effective charter travel around the Eastern U.S. and beyond.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Josh Birmingham
CEO
Victor Manzano
Chief Financial Officer
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