Avionics Supervisor in Fargo, North Dakota at Fargo Jet Center LLC

Position Title: Avionics Supervisor

Position Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Location: Fargo Jet Center - Fargo ND

Primary Operational Objectives:

The Avionics Supervisor will be responsible for the supervisory functions of the Avionics team, as well as performing installation & maintenance of avionics/electronics systems on general aviation/corporate aircraft.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible to supervise, lead, and mentor the Avionics team by communicating direct areas of accountability and expected performance.
• Act as point of contact for interdepartmental communications and ensure day-to-day operations for the department are completed efficiently and efficiently.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshoot malfunctions of aircraft avionics and electrical systems components in accordance with MFG specifications and FAA guidelines.
• This job function includes support of the following avionics systems:

- Transponder/ADS-B/DME

- WAAS GPS/FMS

- Airborne Navigation & Communication systems

- Weather Radar/XM Weather

- Autopilots & Compass systems

- Audio distribution & integration systems

- Inflight Connectivity

• This position involves working with avionics equipment from the following OEMs:

• Garmin
• Collins Aerospace
• Honeywell
• Universal Avionics
• Starlink
• Gogo

• The FAA Part 145 CRS environment will involve supporting the following aircraft types:

- Textron (Cessna, Hawker, Beechcraft)

- Pilatus

- Bombardier (Learjet, Challenger)

- Gulfstream

- Cirrus

• Communicate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure effective scheduling and coordination of work between related departments; as well as taking prompt corrective action where necessary.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships by providing information relating to current work orders and other recommended avionics services available.
• Complete all checklists, forms and reports as required in accordance with the company, government, and FAA regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain adequate knowledge to understand and follow the repair facility's Inspection Procedures Manual.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company team members, vendors, and customers.
• Responsible to follow and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work hours as directed by your supervisor.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university or technical school in avionics maintenance or electronics required or equivalent experience
• 8-10 years of experience with GA/Corporate aircraft; supervisory experience
• Knowledge of aircraft component repair
• Knowledge of avionics, electronic and electrical test equipment
• Knowledge of U.S. government regulations for federal contractors and FAA maintenance programs
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A&P License a plus
• Repairman Certificate a plus
• FCC General Radiotelephone License

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling required.
• Frequent work in small spaces, extreme temperatures, and heights above six feet, noisy environments and flying.
• Frequent work with products, material and chemicals associated with aircraft maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

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