Avionics Supervisor

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an avionics supervisor for an opportunity in Lake City, FL.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees assigned employees with the assistance of Lead Mechanics in accordance with company policies and procedures.  The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment, managing costs and delivering a quality aircraft/product on time. 

Essential Job Duties:

1. Supervise and direct activities of all personnel assigned assuring all maintenance is completed in compliance with established company policies, procedures and applicable FAA regulations.
2. The supervisor shall oversee the work performed by any individuals who are unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools used to perform the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations.
3. Promote a culture of safety by ensuring work is performed within safety guidelines
4. Prioritizes all work to be accomplished during a specific shift for assigned area and forecasting for the next 48 hours
5. Plan and review with Manager accomplishments on the project planned vs. actual for each previous shift as well as the upcoming planned 24-hour period
6. Obtain customer approval on original, additional and/or revised estimates to accomplish maintenance on customer’s aircraft and components and manage OASIS with assistance from the Manager
7. Update Manager daily of the following:

1. Planned manhours on the aircraft that day
2. Manhours expended on previous day plan VS actual and variance
3. Percentage of routine and non-routine items open and completed
4. Areas that may affect the release date of the aircraft to include parts, engineering and lengthy elapsed time work orders
5. All items which exceed or are approaching their estimates

8. Assist Manager to coordinate with all support groups to ensure they are supporting the aircraft schedule including checking the status of certain jobs with the support shop.
9. Coordinate with the Inspection department during the primary inspection phase to ensure the plan is followed and during delivery to ensure paperwork accountability
10. Assist the Manager with billing the service order within the 5-day goal after the aircraft departure
11. Communicates with management from other shifts to assure smooth shift turnover
12. Supervise assigned employees by prioritizing and assigning work with the assistance of Lead Mechanics, ensuring that milestones and deliveries are met
13. Conduct employee meetings to inform employees of important work issues
14. Assist with HR related duties for assigned area including:

• Interviewing internal and external job applicants
• Conducting performance coaching, evaluations and disciplinary actions
• Monitoring attendance records
• Scheduling employees to meet aircraft work requirements
• Provide clear communication to employees regarding work
• Ensure employees are qualified for the work they perform and develop employee technical skills as needed
• Assure employees attend training classes as scheduled

15. Perform administrative functions including:

• Audit paperwork
• Tool box inspections
• Check tooling log for proper usage
• Assure mechanics are assigned to correct jobs with no unassigned time
• Write RFTS, assisting engineering with information needed
• Write N/Rs with the assistance of the Lead Mechanic
• Assure parts are available for aircraft and shortages are resolved

16. Communicate with onsite customer and assist with customer needs

Job Qualifications:

Minimum:

1. Five (5)+ years experience performing as an accomplished aircraft mechanic with progression of responsibilities 
2. FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or appropriately certificated if assigned to Avionics
3. Must be on the electronic roster.
4. Read, write, speak and understand the English language
5. Capable of interpreting drawings and blueprints to accomplish a specific task
6. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with a wide variety of people
7. Basic computer skills and a high school diploma or equivalent are required
8. Flexible hours and off shifts may be required

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
2. Must be able to wear and breathe through a full-face respirator
3. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and requires the use of all safety equipment
4. Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb ladders and stands
5. Visual Acuity must be a minimum of 20/40 corrected and must be able to distinguish color
6. Normal or corrected hearing
7. Must be able to access all areas of the aircraft

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.