Avionics Manager

Job Title: Avionics Manager

Department: Elevate MRO

Reports to: General Manager (Accountable Manager)

Location: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), Broomfield, CO

Who we are

With nearly 30 years of experience in aircraft service and maintenance support, as well as 24/7 availability, Elevate MRO is the essence of dependability. Staffed by highly trained and qualified technicians capable of repairing and maintaining a wide array of turbine-powered fixed-wing aircraft, we are able to support the needs of each client 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. 

Summary of Position

Manages the Repair Station Avionics Shop and its assigned personnel in performing inspections, maintenance, modifications, and repairs of customer aircraft avionics, electrical systems, and related components in compliance manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and/or other approved data, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR Parts 65, 145, etc.), customer requirements, and company policies and procedures.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop data for customer quotes including labor, parts, and material requirements and establishing project schedules and delivery dates.
• Manage assigned projects and personnel ensuring quoted projects meet or exceed customer expectations, delivery schedule, and budget.
• Document all work daily and ensure smooth production flow between workdays/shifts.
• Account for all tools and equipment daily and prior to release of any aircraft or article.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and control foreign object debris (FOD)
• Ensure only approved parts, materials, tools, and/or equipment are used in the performance of duties.
• Ensure all labor and materials are properly accounted for and are allocated to the appropriate project.
• Provide recurrent shop performance reports to senior management.
• Maintain proficiency by fully participating in the company training and continuous improvement programs.
• Confidentiality of company business, projects, and plans is required and discussion with third party personnel or organizations is prohibited. Position requires compliance with a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• Performance of other duties as assigned and/or outlined by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum ten (10) years of documented experience in the inspection, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics systems and/or components.
• Must be knowledgeable with FAA Parts 65, 135, and 145 and other applicable regulations relative to aircraft avionics and electrical systems maintenance and the proper use of technical data (manufacturers’ manuals, engineering prints, wiring diagrams, etc.).  
• Manage projects to maintain delivery schedules and budgets and provide regular project updates to customers and management.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance, and meets commitments. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict through positive collaboration, maintains confidentiality, keeps emotions under control, remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Education & Experience

• Must possess a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant license or be able to obtain a valid FAA Repairman Certificate with authorization to perform the tasks detailed above. FCC License preferred, but not required if sufficient demonstrated experience exists.
• High School diploma required. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Familiarity with various computer software systems required. Corridor experience is a plus.

Schedule & Travel

• Work schedule is driven by customer requirements and schedules; however, the typical work schedule includes five 8-hour workdays weekly with the potential for after-hours and weekend requirements inherent to the aviation industry.
• Overtime, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be required to support customer delivery schedules and AOG support.
• Multi-day domestic and international on-site customer support trips may be required. But not regularly scheduled.

Miscellaneous

? FLSA Status: Full time exempt.

? Lifting requirements: up to 50lbs. 

? Valid U.S. state-issued driver’s license is required.

About Elevate Aviation Group

Elevate Aviation Group’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Elevate MRO, Elevate Jet, and Private Jet Services share a mission to provide aircraft owners and flyers unsurpassed service, safety, and counsel. Whether clients require charter flights, large group travel, aircraft management services, aircraft maintenance or aircraft acquisition services, Elevate Aviation Group delivers highly personalized solutions to meet each client’s unique needs 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to any destination.