MRO Avionics Technician Lead

COMLUX AMERICA LLC is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

About Comlux America

Comlux America is a world-class VIP aircraft completion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company designs, engineers, and installs custom luxury interiors and advanced aircraft systems for airliner-derivative business jets. Comlux also offers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services. Specializing in highly customized aircraft, Comlux transforms aircraft into personalized flying environments that reflect exceptional craftsmanship, precision engineering, and uncompromising safety.

Role Description

Under minimal supervision, the Avionics Technician Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading the day-to-day activities of the avionics team in support of VIP aircraft completion projects. The role provides technical direction, supports troubleshooting and installation activities, and ensures all work is performed in accordance with engineering data, maintenance manuals, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, schedule, and assign daily work activities to avionics technicians to ensure efficient resource utilization and alignment with production schedules.

• Provide technical guidance, on-the-job training (OJT), and instruction related to installation, testing, and troubleshooting of avionics systems and components.

• Coordinate and support technicians in performing operational testing, system integration, and troubleshooting of avionics equipment.

• Perform complex avionics installations, modifications, and functional testing on aircraft systems as required.

• Ensure all work performed by the team complies with engineering specifications, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace defective avionics components, wiring, and systems to ensure proper functionality and conformity.

• Lead by example by demonstrating proper installation techniques, workmanship standards, and adherence to quality expectations.

• Conduct and/or oversee functional and operational tests to verify system performance and reliability.

• Ensure team compliance with engineering changes, revisions, and modification requirements.

• Monitor and drive first-time quality, minimizing rework and improving overall efficiency.

• Promote and enforce a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, project leadership, and other departments regarding progress, issues, and potential risks to schedule or delivery.

• Mentor and support junior technicians to develop technical skills and improve overall team capability.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required. Avionics certification or technical training preferred.

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive avionics experience within business aviation, aircraft completions, or military aviation environments.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a lead or senior technician capacity.

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Required

Skills and Abilities



• Strong technical expertise in avionics systems installation, integration, and troubleshooting.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively implement solutions to prevent schedule delays or work stoppages.

• Strong understanding of quality standards and commitment to first-time quality execution.

• Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement practices, including reducing rework, downtime, and inefficiencies.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand production environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in an aircraft hangar environment and may involve:

• Exposure to varying…