at Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Responsible for overseeing all avionics maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities within the MRO facility. This role ensures that all avionics systems work meets regulatory compliance, safety standards, and customer expectations. The manager leads a team of avionics technicians and coordinates with all other departments, and plays a key role in workflow optimization, quality control, and process improvement.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operations of the avionics shop, including repair, testing, modification, and installation of all avionics systems.
- Plan and prioritize work to ensure all projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA/CAA regulations, OEM requirements, and company procedures.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate avionics technicians and support staff.
- Review and interpret technical data, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, and manufacturer manuals.
- Work closely with Engineering, Planning, and Quality departments to resolve technical issues.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inventory control.
- Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase reliability.
- Participate in audits and ensure readiness for regulatory inspections.
- Monitor KPIs related to turnaround time (TAT), first-time pass rate, and productivity.
- Manage tooling and equipment calibration and maintenance related to avionics work.
- Support quoting, planning, capacity and all other customer service activities as needed.
