Avionics Lead & Chief Inspector Pipeline

Lead Avionics Integration Specialist & Inspector Trainee

Location: Colorado Springs Area, CO

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Client

Our client is a premier aviation maintenance and repair enterprise focusing on high-precision system integrations and avionics retrofits. They cater specifically to the General Aviation (GA) piston and turboprop market, fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes exceptional craftsmanship, technical rigor, and dedicated professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $38.00 – $45.00 per hour (based on depth of GA and turboprop avionics expertise)

• Starting Bonus: No signing bonus offered

• Relocation Assistance: No Relocation offered

• Shift: Day Shift (Standard 40-hour workweek, Monday – Friday)

• Benefits Package: Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) with Matching, and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Summary

We are actively recruiting a master-level Senior Avionics Technician to spearhead advanced electrical troubleshooting and panel integrations for a top-tier General Aviation facility. This Monday-to-Friday role goes beyond the bench; it is specifically designed as a leadership pipeline directly leading to a Chief Inspector position. The ideal candidate will leverage deep expertise in modern glass cockpit suites and regulatory documentation while training closely with quality management to master FAA compliance protocols and repair station manuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end panel rewires and sophisticated system integrations for premier glass flight decks, including Dynon, Aspen, Avidyne, and Garmin (GTN / G1000 / TXi) suites.

• Execute the fabrication of wiring harnesses, pin-out terminations, and calibrations for advanced digital autopilots, EFIS platforms, radar, and ADS-B systems.

• Conduct 14 CFR 91.411 and 91.413 transponder, altimeter, and pitot-static certification evaluations utilizing modern ramp testing gear.

• Diagnose and resolve intricate electrical faults across major GA and turboprop airframes (Mooney, Diamond, Cirrus, Piper, Cessna, Beechcraft) paired with Continental, Lycoming, and Pratt & Whitney engines.

• Collaborate intimately with the quality management team to learn inspection procedures and FAA compliance guidelines in preparation for a Chief Inspector promotion.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years of dedicated, hands-on avionics experience focused specifically on General Aviation turboprop and piston aircraft.

• Advanced capability to decipher and navigate complex engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, pin-outs, and aircraft electrical schematics.

• Proven proficiency in operating oscilloscopes, multimeters, nav/comm ramp testers, and pitot-static test sets.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of FAA Parts 43, 91, and 145 documentation standards and regulations.

• Exceptional communication skills, high personal accountability, and a clear ambition to step into a Quality Leadership/Chief Inspector role.

Ideal Qualifications

• Active FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license is highly preferred.

• NCATT AET certification is strongly desired.

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