Lead Avionics Technician

The Role

Jetvia is looking for an experienced Avionics Technician to lead hands-on avionics troubleshooting, repair and maintenance across our fleet. The Lead guides and trains our avionics technicians and is the first escalation point for avionics issues. They work closely with the Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Leadership and Operations to keep aircraft safe, reliable and ready for missions.

The role is heavily focused on daily hands-on technical work with an emphasis on team leadership. It plays a key part in AOG recovery, day-to-day troubleshooting and the installation of upgrades and modifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Assign, direct and check the work of avionics technicians.
• Train and mentor technicians on avionics systems, troubleshooting methods and best practices.
• Review completed work and documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Avionics Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, repair and testing of turbine aircraft avionics systems.
• Track recurring avionics issues and drive root-cause corrective actions
• Maintain fleet-wide visibility of avionics reliability trends
• Ensure consistency in troubleshooting and repair standards across locations

AOG Support & Recovery

• Act as first avionics escalation point during AOG events
• Provide real-time technical guidance to maintenance teams and vendors
• Coordinate rapid troubleshooting and recovery strategies to minimize downtime
• Support remote diagnostics and on-site troubleshooting as required

Technical Support

• Provide input to the DOM on avionics-related deferred discrepancies, MEL decisions and dispatch decisions.
• Help standardize troubleshooting procedures across the organization

Upgrades & Modifications

• Assist with the installation of avionics upgrades, service bulletins, modifications and STCs.
• Work with OEMs and vendors on installation planning and execution

Vendor & OEM Coordination

• Liaise with avionics manufacturers, repair stations, and field support teams
• Coordinate warranty claims and technical support escalation

Operational Integration

• Participate in daily & weekly Maintenance/Operations coordination meetings
• Align avionics reliability with dispatch and scheduling requirements
• Communicate aircraft status and risks to maintenance leadership in real time
• Support proactive maintenance planning to reduce operational disruption

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure proper documentation of avionics repairs and modifications
• Support FAA compliance requirements related to avionics systems
• Maintain accurate tracking of avionics-related logbook entries and compliance items

Qualifications

Required:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• Minimum of 8 years of aviation maintenance experience, with a focus on avionics.
• Experience leading, mentoring or training other technicians.
• Experience in corporate aviation and/or Part 135 or Part 145 maintenance environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic background with turbine aircraft avionics systems.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, maintenance practices, and avionics installation standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and time-sensitive operational environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support aircraft maintenance events, AOG recoveries, vendor visits, training, and operational requirements.

Preferred:

• Learjet 60 avionics experience.
• Proven experience with Collins Pro Line integrated avionics systems.

Physical Requirements

This work may be performed in hangar and ramp environments with variable weather and exposure to jet engine fumes, dust and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Must be able to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch and climb ladders and work stands for extended periods.
• Work in confined spaces such as avionics bays, cockpits and under instrument panels, sometimes in awkward positions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Have the visual ability, including color discrimination, to read wiring diagrams, schematics, wire color codes and small connectors.
• Have the manual dexterity to handle small components, connectors and precision tools.
• Work extended hours, nights or weekends as needed during AOG events