Avionics Shop Supervisor

Summary

The Supervisor is responsible to the Maintenance Manager.

Primary purpose or role in this position:

· Provides supervision, evaluation, scheduling, motivation, and disciplining of technical personnel.

· Coordinates and prioritizes all production activities.

Education and/or licenses required for this position:

· Associate degree in electronics or Electronics Technician Certificate or equivalent Military training.

· FAA Repairmen Certificate.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience required for this position:

· Know company manuals with associated policies and procedures.

· Knowledge expertise of standard shop or ramp test equipment.

· Able to interpret maintenance requirements into maintenance tasks.

· Read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints.

· Experience in supervising and qualifying personnel.

· Good communication, organizational, and scheduling skills.

· Read, write, speak, and understand English language.

Principle duties and authorities of this position:

· Responsible for accurate and complete documentation of all performed maintenance in accordance with company procedures.

· Responsible for the implementation of scrap program.

· Maintains special tools and test equipment in good condition and reports discrepancies to the Maintenance Manager.

· Ensures the collection of expired or spent shelf life sensitive materials and coordinates disposition with Materials Manager.

· Qualifies non-certificated technical personnel for performing individual tasks under supervision of Lead Technician.

· Identifies problems in the daily operations of the repair station; reports and makes recommendations for procedures and processes.

· Promotes the good morale necessary for safe and efficient work environment.

· Responsible for ESD protection in production area.

· Responsible for tagging and protection of all sub-assemblies removed during maintenance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises all maintenance personnel in the production department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

Performance Coaching - Defines responsibilities and expectations; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; fosters quality focus in others.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed in accordance with company dress policy.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must know company manuals and associated policies, and procedures with knowledge expertise of standard shop or ramp test equipment. Must be able to interpret maintenance requirements into maintenance tasks, read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints.

Must have experience supervising and qualifying personnel, good communication, organizational and scheduling skills.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree in electronics or an Electronics Technician Certificate or equivalent Military training. Four years related experience and/or training, with an FAA Repairman's Certificate.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English Language.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate proficiency using FileMaker Pro Database software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

FAA Repairman's Certificate

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employees must be awake and alert during working hours while performing any and all job duties listed in this job description.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $99,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $99,750