Lead Avionics​/Electrical Technician

Lead Avionics/Electrical Technician

Lead Avionics/Electrical Technician in GAC St. Louis

Plans and coordinates all electrical/avionics activities and provides customers with daily information on aircraft schedules, repairs, parts, components shipped to vendors, etc. Works with hangar management to coordinate electrical/avionics activities and schedule aircraft requirements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, and completes tasks on work authorizations in order to meet the master schedule.
• Provides daily status reports and progress schedules to management.
• Coordinates efforts of Electrical and Avionics activities to meet aircraft schedules and deadlines.
• Reviews work, including forms and records, to ensure compliance with Site Inspection Procedures Manual, Site Operating Procedures and FARs.
• Supervises and instructs electrical technicians with technical guidance and proper procedures of troubleshooting electrical/avionics systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Provides input to subordinate performance appraisals and submits them to management for review.
• Reviews daily job charging for all personnel (including support groups) to ensure accuracy of inputs.
• Maintains a preventive maintenance program on test equipment, hand tools, and special tools.
• Maintains a current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes (ASC), Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and all other procedures, publications and general knowledge pertaining to aircraft maintenance and servicing.
• Supervises a continuous safety program in hangar area which includes operation of support equipment, aircraft systems and general housekeeping.
• Maintains required logs and records.
• Enforces the company FOD, tool control, 5-S programs and all safety regulations.
• Able to adapt to sudden schedule changes.
• Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.

Additional Functions:

• Establishes and fosters an environment of innovation and Lean oriented thinking.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, technical manuals systems, and aircraft maintenance records system.
• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/avionics system drawings and blueprints.
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement and obtain objective with minimal direction.
• A good understanding of PC, Windows and main frame computer applications including the use of standard computer word processing programs (i.e. Microsoft Word) and appropriate typing skills a plus.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small-space restricted area, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools and avionics test equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235861

Category:
Service Center

Percentage of Travel:
Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type:

Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans