Lead, Avionics

POSITION SUMMARY: The Avionics Lead is responsible for coordinating and managing activities involving electrical harness fabrication, installation of harnesses, components and testing.  This is an experienced-level position that supervises multiple staff and reports to the Supervisor of Avionics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates with material expediters to prepare parts according to work orders and engineering drawings.
• Verifies availability of material and tools or equipment needed to perform job.
• Coordinates with installers and technicians to cut and strip wire, insulate connections, and perform all other duties necessary in the installation process.
• Coordinates with installers and technicians to repair and reinstall wiring or cables as needed and ensure adherence to established specifications.
• Maintains work order and calls for inspection as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining good communications, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring that Avionics shop functions are completed in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school graduate or equivalent. 
• Certification in airce

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Degree or certificate from an accredited 2-year college, university or technical school in avionics maintenance or electronics 

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong understanding of aircraft electrical and installation functions, procedures, and standards. 
• Knowledge of quality control standards and systems. 
• Well organized with strong planning and management skills. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Quality orientation. 
• Able to organize multiple projects. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities. 
• Able to use all related electrical and installation equipment and applications.
• Must be able to read, write and speak Standard English for routine business correspondence and for producing work products.
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes and procedures. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in indoor and outdoor settings. The indoor settings include office and warehouse environments which require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as safety gear. The outdoor settings include parking lots and airplane runways. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Occasionally subject to varying inside and/or outside temperatures, which may include extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. Bending downward and forward at the waist.  Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles. Resting on knee or knees. Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine. Extending hand (s) and arm (s) in any direction. Standing extended time periods. Walking for long distances. Using upper body to press against something with steady force. Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects. Use of upper body and back muscles to lift objects.

Medium work; exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or up to 25 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

TRAVEL:  Travel may occasionally be required for this position (10% or less).

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a post offer DOT drug test upon hire. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN: Aspire MRO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Aspire will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.