Aircraft Avionics Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. AAR Corp scores B on the Alion truth index.
AAR is the place of choice to build an inspiring career.
The Avionics Lead is responsible to his or her respective department supervisor for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility. A Lead Technician is required to be a certified A&P Technician or hold a Repairman Certificate, an FCC certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable to the work they are supervising.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Being available for consultation on matters relating to work being accomplished on his or her assigned aircraft.
- Ensuring all required paperwork is satisfactorily completed and signed and complies with all existing regulations and procedures.
- Ensuring all equipment is properly used and adequate safeguards are in place to protect the customers aircraft and equipment.
- Monitoring and reporting to supervisors the work of personnel under his or her responsibility for proper work performance, productivity, quality and personnel safety.
- Assisting supervisors as requested in reviewing personnel for job qualifications and status and for maximizing manpower.
- Performing on the job training for personnel.
- Providing guidance and technical advice to assigned technicians.
- Coordinating with other appropriate departments to organize and control the customers work package and any special considerations.
- All other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Business Acumen: Utilizingfinancial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identifythe implications for potential strategies
Managing Relationships:Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships.
Adaptability:Maintainingeffectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).
Continuous Learning: Actively identifyingnew areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).
Safety Focus:Identifyingand improving conditions that affect our ownand others' safety; upholding safety standards.
Quality Orientation: Accomplishingtasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.
Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivationsor backgrounds
AAR is the place of choice to build an inspiring career.
The Avionics Lead is responsible to his or her respective department supervisor for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility. A Lead Technician is required to be a certified A&P Technician or hold a Repairman Certificate, an FCC certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable to the work they are supervising.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Being available for consultation on matters relating to work being accomplished on his or her assigned aircraft.
- Ensuring all required paperwork is satisfactorily completed and signed and complies with all existing regulations and procedures.
- Ensuring all equipment is properly used and adequate safeguards are in place to protect the customers aircraft and equipment.
- Monitoring and reporting to supervisors the work of personnel under his or her responsibility for proper work performance, productivity, quality and personnel safety.
- Assisting supervisors as requested in reviewing personnel for job qualifications and status and for maximizing manpower.
- Performing on the job training for personnel.
- Providing guidance and technical advice to assigned technicians.
- Coordinating with other appropriate departments to organize and control the customers work package and any special considerations.
- All other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Business Acumen: Utilizingfinancial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identifythe implications for potential strategies
Managing Relationships:Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships.
Adaptability:Maintainingeffectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).
Continuous Learning: Actively identifyingnew areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).
Safety Focus:Identifyingand improving conditions that affect our ownand others' safety; upholding safety standards.
Quality Orientation: Accomplishingtasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.
Valuing Differences: Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivationsor backgrounds
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.
EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree AA or equivalent from two year college or technical school or four years related experience and/or
- Training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a current and active FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificates , an FCC certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable to the work they are overseeing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
- Frequently: Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull <20>20’, and basic depth perception (shapes). Working at elevated heights ≥4’, working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts.
Occasionally: Lifting and/or carry ≤50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull <50>
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.
EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree AA or equivalent from two year college or technical school or four years related experience and/or
- Training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a current and active FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificates , an FCC certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator certificate as applicable to the work they are overseeing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Constantly: Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
- Frequently: Lifting ≤40 lbs., push/pull <20>20’, and basic depth perception (shapes). Working at elevated heights ≥4’, working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts.
Occasionally: Lifting and/or carry ≤50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull <50>