What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Avionics Technician position at Total Aviation Staffing?
Lead Avionics Technician (A&P, Corporate Jet / Part 135)
Pay: $65 - $75 per hour
Location: Titusville, FL (on-site; relocation assistance available)
Schedule: Full-time, flexible schedule with extended hours, nights, and weekends as needed for AOG events
About the opportunity
Our client is an executive jet charter company operating a growing Learjet fleet with a safety-first, ownership-minded culture built on accountability, dependability, transparency, teamwork, and responsive 24/7 operations.
This is a new leadership role created to support fleet growth. You'll standardize avionics troubleshooting across locations, lead and train the avionics team, and help improve AOG recovery and fleet reliability. You'll work closely with the Director of Maintenance and maintenance leadership.
What you'll do
- Lead hands-on avionics troubleshooting, repair, testing, and maintenance across a turbine-aircraft fleet.
- Assign, direct, and review the work of avionics technicians, and train and mentor the team.
- Serve as the first avionics escalation point during AOG events and coordinate remote and on-site recovery.
- Track recurring issues and fleet reliability trends, and support MEL and dispatch decisions.
- Assist with avionics upgrades, service bulletins, modifications, and STCs.
- Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and repair stations.
- Take part in maintenance and operations meetings and keep documentation accurate and FAA compliant.
What you need
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
- 8 years of aviation maintenance experience with an avionics focus.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or training technicians.
- Corporate aviation and/or Part 135 or Part 145 maintenance experience.
- Strong turbine-aircraft avionics troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, plus working knowledge of FAA regulations and avionics installation standards.
- Willingness to travel and support extended hours, nights, or weekends during AOG events.
Nice to have
- Learjet 60 experience.
- Collins Pro Line experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with safe-harbor match
- 100% employer-paid HDHP option; 85% employer-paid PPO and Texas-based HMO options
- Paid time off
- Employee stock options that begin vesting on your first day
- Relocation assistance
Why apply through Total Aviation Staffing
Total Aviation Staffing connects aviation professionals with opportunities across commercial aviation, business and general aviation, MRO and aftermarket services, aerospace and defense, and aviation manufacturing. Even if this role isn't the perfect fit, applying with us gives you access to openings that may not be publicly advertised, along with guidance from recruiters who specialize in aviation.
Ready to lead an avionics team on a growing Learjet fleet? Apply today.
Salary : $65 - $75