Location: Ashland, VA
Work Type: Full-Time | On-Site
This position is responsible for the planning, direction, coordination, and supervision of activities within the Avionics Department under the Director of Maintenance to include avionics maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting on a fleet of Tecnam aircraft, Cessna aircraft, and customer aircraft.
Ensure that all work is accomplished within the authority of the repair station and FAA regulations.
Training and oversight of avionics employees to ensure proper work procedures and practices are followed.
Ascertain that all necessary maintenance logbook entries, forms, or work orders used by the repair station/avionics shop are properly executed by the technicians.
Regular customer contact via phone, email, and in person to discuss installation progress and post-maintenance delivery of aircraft.
Supervise and perform installation, certification, and/or troubleshooting of new or existing avionics systems, instrument and static system components, and electrical systems of fleet and customer aircraft.
Installation, repair, and/or replacement of aircraft wiring and associated connectors.
Must have the ability to read and understand all wiring and mechanical diagrams related to avionics projects.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited college, university, or technical school in Avionics Maintenance or a related field, equivalent military training, or 4 years of related avionics maintenance experience.
Basic Microsoft Office knowledge, computer software, and internet proficiency.
Experience with Garmin installations and avionics systems.
Excellent customer relations skills.
Experience overseeing and supervising employees.
Experience with Total FBO.
Experience with Panel Planner.
Motivated, resourceful, energetic, organized, and able to manage responsibilities effectively.
Ability to multitask while maintaining confidentiality.
Ethical, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive information.
Service-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle stress, and resolve challenging situations professionally.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Respectful of diverse populations and cultures.
Outgoing personality with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computers, telephones, and related equipment.
Light to moderate lifting required.
Ability to climb ladders, work stands, platforms, and lift equipment.
Ability to work in confined workspaces when necessary.
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