Avionics Technician Lead

Provides day-to-day leadership and technical direction to Avionics Technicians supporting aircraft modification and completion programs. Coordinates daily work assignments, production priorities, and manpower while serving as the primary technical resource for the team. Works closely with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and leadership to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, engineering specifications, and company procedures.

Performs hands-on avionics work as required to support production objectives.

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Avionics Technicians.
• Assign work based on production priorities, manpower, technician skill level, and schedule requirements.
• Monitor production progress and adjust work assignments to meet program milestones.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for the production team.
• Review production orders, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering orders, and work packages before work begins.
• Partner with Production Control, Engineering, Quality and Materials to resolve issues and maintain production schedules.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, engineering drawings, Standard Wiring Practices, and company procedures.
• Perform aircraft electrical installations, modifications, wire harness fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and system integration as required.
• Verify production documentation, labor transactions, and production order status are completed accurately.
• Oversee and co-sign work performed by uncertified mechanics in accordance with the GTI Repair Station Manual (RSM).
• Facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT) and mentor Technician III, Technician II, and Technician I employees.
• Assist in developing standardized work practices and improving production efficiency.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies, 5S, FOD prevention, ESD protection, and tool control.
• Assist with technician evaluations by providing input on technical performance, productivity, and training needs.
• Communicate production status, schedule risks, manpower constraints, and recovery plans to leadership.
• Prepare routine production reports and correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Provides day-to-day leadership and technical direction to Avionics Technicians supporting aircraft modification and completion programs. Coordinates daily work assignments, production priorities, and manpower while serving as the primary technical resource for the team. Works closely with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and leadership to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, engineering specifications, and company procedures.

Performs hands-on avionics work as required to support production objectives.

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Avionics Technicians.
• Assign work based on production priorities, manpower, technician skill level, and schedule requirements.
• Monitor production progress and adjust work assignments to meet program milestones.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for the production team.
• Review production orders, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, Bills of Material (BOMs), engineering orders, and work packages before work begins.
• Partner with Production Control, Engineering, Quality and Materials to resolve issues and maintain production schedules.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, engineering drawings, Standard Wiring Practices, and company procedures.
• Perform aircraft electrical installations, modifications, wire harness fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, repairs and system integration as required.
• Verify production documentation, labor transactions, and production order status are completed accurately.
• Oversee and co-sign work performed by uncertified mechanics in accordance with the GTI Repair Station Manual (RSM).
• Facilitate On-the-Job Training (OJT) and mentor Technician III, Technician II, and Technician I employees.
• Assist in developing standardized work practices and improving production efficiency.
• Promote compliance with company safety policies, 5S, FOD prevention, ESD protection, and tool control.
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