Lead Avionics Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees servicing, repairing, and overall maintenance of aircraft avionics to verify aircrafts are safe for flight. Ensures compliance to all FAA maintenance regulations and requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• The Lead Avionics Technician is responsible to the Manager, Maintenance Operations for the overall utilization of his area, to include the supervision of production personnel.
• In addition, the Lead Technician is responsible for the following:
• To ensure safe work practices are followed.
• To plan, direct and coordinate the activities of his areas so as to minimize delays, and increase production and efficiency.
• Plans, bids, and delegates job / task duties under the department for scheduled maintenance functions, drop-in maintenance also to include back shop tasks.
• Research future electrical/avionic service bulletin, A.D.’s, STC’s, & installations with regards to tooling, manpower, material needs and promote up-selling with maintenance and avionic sales manager.
• Coordinates with other department leads in future and ongoing production to aid in the workflow process.
• To provide training, and to assist subordinates in the proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
• To make available to personnel the necessary overhaul manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directive and other required technical data.
• The maintaining of all equipment and tools in a serviceable and working condition.
• For ascertaining that all necessary work records are properly executed by the responsible person.
• The proper handling of all parts while in repair process.
• The preservation of all units or parts during process through the facility and after work is completed.
• The initiation of requisitions for stock and materials as required.
• The Lead Technician will be properly certificated in accordance with FAR Part 65.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs routine or special maintenance inspections to prevent failure of aircraft electrical and avionics systems and components; performs complete operational and functional checks on navigation, communication and flight control systems, including instrumentation and pilot static installations, etc. Fabricates wiring harnesses, installs/modifies avionic and electrical systems.
• Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme and quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures same from Stores or departmental supplies.
• Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Inspects completed work before signing off to identify any needed rework and performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations.
• Performs installation of digital avionic equipment.
• Interprets avionic/electrical wiring diagrams, wire identification, harness fabrication, wiring and cable integrity, coax cables and fittings and connector assemblies.

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools and soldering iron.
• Installs electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering iron.
• Interprets flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
• Sets up and operates ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight test of electrical and electronic systems.
• Tests components or assemblies, using circuit tester, oscilloscope, and voltmeter.
• Trouble shoots, repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective assemblies, components or systems.
• In his absence, all duties of the Lead Technician may be delegated by him to any qualified personnel as necessary. However, such delegation does not relieve him of the overall responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School/GED
• A&P certification a plus
• FCC General Operator's License a plus

Experience:

Generally, at least 8 years of experience or greater in area of responsibility

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Assignments require Advanced Knowledge of all possible tasks and responsibilities within their technical area as well as a strong understanding of External Regulations and Functional Work Standards that affect Technical Requirements and Outputs.
• Role takes leadership for applying new processes and skills to improve the Technician Function Status Quo.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical / electronic components, systems and functions.
• Interpret and comprehend aircraft technical documentation – metric system
• Electronic/Avionic Troubleshooting skills
• Team worker

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to Embraer Standards and all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.