Avionics Lead - KA ARK

The Avionics Lead maintains responsibility for KING AEROSPACE Avionics and all functions performed under its umbrella. This person ensures company, and departmental goals and objectives are achieved and that employee and customer satisfaction is maintained.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports to the Avionics Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Avionics Lead will ensure that all maintenance tasks meet KA-ARK's quality standards and comply with the Repair Station procedures. The Avionics Lead may delegate duties of this position. However, such delegation does not relieve the Avionics Lead of the overall responsibility of these duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises and supports the Avionics Designer(s), Avionics Technicians(s), and any other assigned personnel.
2. Ensures all assigned personnel, as appropriate, achieve departmental and individual expectations.
3. Monitors the organizational climate to insure a productive, modern, collaborative, and motivating environment by working with the Management Team to establish and implement management systems and principals that inspire a high level of individual, team and corporate excellence.
4. Provides input on financial matters to analyze and lower costs to improve business results.
5. Collaborate with management peers and operating managers to maximize financial performance and provide feedback and advice to the Management Team concerning financial implications of various projects.
6. Participates in the development of the Department's strategic plan and strives to meet or exceed plan.
7. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for Avionics activities.
8. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required.
9. Responds to and resolves Customer and Avionics staff inquiries and complaints in the most expeditious method possible.
10. Inspects staff work and ensures quality and conformance to specifications set by the company.
11. Prepares a variety of written correspondence and periodic and special reports regarding work performed.
12. Ensures that assigned personnel follow FAA, quality, safety and security procedures.
13. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Avionics Section to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
14. Proactively works across all departments to ensure that functional objectives are met for production, procurement, quality control, logistics and administrative functions.
15. Ensures notification of senior management personnel in event of accident, incident, or irregular operation as required by current Company manuals and Company policy.
16. Responsible for ensuring accurate material and labor requirements are quoted for all avionics tasks.
17. Responsible for generating continuous avionics revenue and participate in weekly sales meetings.
18. Perform any other activities as requested by the Avionics Manager.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent experience in avionics systems.
• 5-7+ years of avionics experience in an MRO, Part 145 repair station, or corporate aviation environment.
• Strong understanding of aircraft wiring diagrams, schematics, and test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor a small team.

COMMUNICATION ABILITY:

This position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations, and the ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals.

MATH ABILITY:

This position requires the ability to apply concepts of basic math and algebra, fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

This position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. This position must interpret a variety of instructions furnished written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Required Software: Microsoft Office; including components of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project Management.

Preferred Software: MISA and Microsoft Access.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current Drivers License

A&P License preferred; if no A&P License employee must have the ability to obtain a Repairman's Certificate

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level is usually moderate and this position is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk, hear, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 25 pounds. This position requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

Standard safety equipment used per OSHA guidelines; including ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, dust masks and back belts for loads in excess of 25 pounds.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screen

Background Check

Must be able to travel