Avionics Installation Lead

Avionics Installation Lead in  GAC Palm Beach

 

Join Gulfstream’s Palm Beach team as an Avionics Installation Lead, coordinating and leading electrical/avionics installation activities on world‑class aircraft.

 

What You’ll Do

 

• Plan, schedule, and complete assigned avionics installation tasks to meet aircraft delivery timelines.
• Coordinate Electrical and Avionics work to ensure compliance with procedures, manuals, and FAA regulations.
• Review work packages, records, and daily job charging for accuracy and compliance.
• Stay current on ASCs, bulletins, inspection requirements, and vendor updates.
• Maintain required logs and records and adapt to changing schedules while coordinating with other disciplines.

 

What We’re Looking For

 

• Strong avionics installation experience (Gulfstream experience a plus).
• Proven leadership ability in a fast‑paced maintenance environment.
• Deep knowledge of avionics systems, regulations, and installation best practices.

Unique Skills:

 

This is an Avionics Install Team Lead position for first shift. Experience Installing avionics systems upgrades and modifications on Gulfstream aircraft is a plus.

 

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years experience on large/mid-size aircraft. 8 years experience in aircraft avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and six (6) years related experience. FAA A&P license or be able to obtain a repairman certificate within 30 days of start date. FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.

Position Purpose:

Plans and coordinates all electrical/avionics activities and provides customers with daily information on aircraft schedules, repairs, parts, components shipped to vendors, etc. Works with hangar management to coordinate electrical/avionics activities and schedule aircraft requirements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Plans, schedules, and completes tasks on work authorizations in order to meet the master schedule. Provides daily status reports and progress schedules to management. .
2. Coordinates efforts of Electrical and Avionics activities to meet aircraft schedules and deadlines. Reviews work, including forms and records, to ensure compliance with Site Inspection Procedures Manual, Site Operating Procedures and FARs. .
3. Supervises and instructs electrical technicians with technical guidance and proper procedures of troubleshooting electrical/avionics systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance. Provides input to subordinate performance appraisals and submits them to management for review. .
4. Reviews daily job charging for all personnel (including support groups) to ensure accuracy of inputs. .
5. Maintains a preventive maintenance program on test equipment, hand tools, and special tools.
6. Maintains a current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes (ASC), Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and all other procedures, publications and general knowledge pertaining to aircraft maintenance and servicing.
7. Supervises a continuous safety program in hangar area which includes operation of support equipment, aircraft systems and general housekeeping.
8. Maintains required. logs and records.
9. Enforces the company FOD, tool control, 5-S programs and all safety regulations. .
10. Able to adapt to sudden schedule changes.
11. Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.

Additional Functions:

1. Establishes and fosters an environment of innovation and Lean oriented thinking. .
2. In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, technical manuals systems, and aircraft maintenance records system.
2. Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
3. Ability to read and interpret electrical/avionics system drawings and blueprints.
4. Must have demonstrated leadership ability.
5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.