What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVIONICS SUPERVISOR position at Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services?
This position is responsible for the effectiveness and economical management of resources to ensure the work is accomplished in accordance with customer maintenance programs, FAA regulations, administrative and technical requirements of those assigned under the supervisor’s span of control. The avionics supervisor duties may be delegated to a qualified individual in his/her absence but ultimate responsibility for those duties remains with the avionics supervisor.
Minimum Requirements And Qualification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of airframe license is required (airframe and powerplant preferred)
- Five (5) years’ experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, or the demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Must have previous FAA 145 Repair Station experience.
- Proficient in the interpretation of blueprints, technical orders, test equipment used in the work described above, and various aircraft components and systems.
- Have working knowledge of computer software packages used within the facility.
- Must be able to demonstrate a sense of leadership under all circumstances and conditions.
- Must be able to multi-task and manage workflows on multiple aircraft.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including, nights, weekends, and overtime.
- Must successfully pass avionics assessment.
- Must be able to obtain an airport SIDA badge.
Major Responsibility Areas and Duties
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- Provide oversight to ensure maintenance and documentation is in compliance.
- Assign maintenance tasks and personnel.
- Evaluate and estimate maintenance time and cost.
- Provide oversight and co-sign with uncertificated mechanics.
- Sign documents for the repair station as noted in the authorized to sign roster.
- Coordinate maintenance plan with other departments.
- Identify training needs, tools, and special equipment required.
- Ensures the responsible mechanic properly executes all necessary work records.
- Monitor and update flow plan as required.
- Supervise maintenance performed by un-certificated mechanics or personnel unfamiliar with the methods, techniques, practices, aids, equipment, and tools.
- Provide OJT to crew members as required. Insure all parts and materials are ordered as required to maintain schedule.
- Maintain daily turnover reports for each oncoming shift.
- Maintain the hangar and aircraft cleanliness at all times
Additional Duties
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.
Authority
Maintains authority over all activities of assigned work crew
Physical Requirements
- Knowledge of use of protective equipment and safety protocol related to the possible exposure to dust, body fluids, radiation, chemicals, fumes, vapors, or mists that could potentially affect the health of the employee.
- Knowledge of use of protective equipment and safety protocols related to handling hazardous materials.
- Knowledge of fall protection requirements.
- Ability to withstand exposure to constant or intermittent loud/high noise levels.
- Ability to have close vision or clear vision at 20 inches or less.
- Ability to have distance vision or clear vision at 20 feet or more.
- Ability to have depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
AIRBORNE Tampa is an equal opportunity employer and that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
