Aircraft; DHC-Avionics Technician Lead

Aircraft (DHC-8) Avionics Technician Lead

Job

Job Type: Temporary Month-to-Month

Responsible for assisting and providing oversight and leadership to avionics mechanics in the performance of their assigned duties.

• Assign duties to technicians.
• Monitor tasks assigned to techs for progress, completeness and correctness.
• Ensure use of approved repair techniques.
• Inspect components of avionics equipment for defects such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
• Test avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers.
• Adjust, repair or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks and other technical documents, using hand tools.
• Calibrate installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Accompany flight crew to perform in‑flight adjustments and to determine and record required post‑flight repair work.
• Comply with required FAR maintenance such as 91.411 and 91.413 inspections.
• Operate ground station for air‑to‑station check of radar or other equipment; fabricate wiring harnesses.
• Comply with avionics upgrades and modifications.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws.

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma, GED.
• FFCC License with Element 3 or FAA A and P License.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in aircraft installation, inspection, maintenance and repair.
• Experience working from blueprint drawings, diagrams, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates and other incomplete data.
• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or another military or commercial equivalent.
• Spanish Level L-2, R-2 required for LATAM Programs.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of State Security Clearance.

• Current FAA issued Mechanic certificate with Airframe.
• Leadership experience.

• Hourly Position.
• 40‑hour work week.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

United States
- Florida
- Melbourne

Full‑time

Non‑exempt

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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