Avionics Supervisor

Provides supervision and direction to Avionics Leads in carrying out avionics systems maintenance functions as required maximizing efficiency and minimizing work hours and errors.  Monitors work performance on a regular basis.

Supervises the proper removal, installation, inspection, testing, adjustment, repairs and modifications of aircraft avionics systems, including radio systems, radar, and navigation systems.

Ensures that avionics modifications, maintenance and repair work is properly performed and is legibly documented.

Monitors and controls labor expenses with regard to overtime requirements and limitations, according to instructions, plans, budgets, and schedules.

Oversees the correct use of tools and equipment, including but not limited to hand tools, soldering irons, circuit testers, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters, required to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently, properly, and safely.

Provides liaison with other departments to ensure proper coordination of support efforts and availability of required information.

Ensures that work progress is documented on non-routine or routine paperwork.

Ensures proper maintenance and control of aircraft visibility work boards and/or work booths indicating work remaining and work in progress, as appropriate.

Provides estimates for all maintenance on non-preplanned documents and maintenance requirements.

Audits aircraft documentation upon completion of a project to assure that all paperwork is accounted for and accurate.

Ensures dock and work areas are organized to maximize capabilities.

Obtains customer approval on original and revised estimates to accomplish avionics maintenance on the customer’s aircraft and components.

Documents, reports, and investigates all accidents.

Obtains ongoing/periodic progress reports from other departments to review with regard to work in progress.

Documents turnovers in the turnover book, and generates and/or ensures that necessary periodic reports are prepared as directed.

Instructs employees in company and departmental policies and procedures.

Initiates and recommends approval of personnel actions including PTO, pay changes, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and leaves of absence.

Interviews, selects and/or recommends hire of employees; and provides appropriate training for departmental personnel.

Documents, reports, and investigates all accidents in accordance with SMS policy and procedures.

Will perform verbal coaching to adjust/improve employee performance and document in accordance with company expectations.

Performs other duties as assigned.