Avionics Manager - Florida

Avionics Manager - FloridaAPG Avionics - Punta Gorda, Florida, USAPosition Type: PermanentThe Avionics Manager provides leadership to the Avionics Department, directing and allocating avionics technicians to projects with the assistance of the Avionics Lead Technician works on workflow status and scheduling, assists in quoting jobs to customers, maintains equipment, publications, and training for the avionics team to maintain compliance with FAA Repair Station requirements. This position will also maintain agreements and dealer requirements for avionics manufacturers.Position Responsibilities:Maintains safe, quality, and efficient Avionics Department operations.Oversees daily operations of staff. Suggests operational improvements to enhance productivity.Monitors and manages technician utilization and efficiency to ensure performance standards are being met.

Ensure paperwork is happening on a daily basis for work performed.Monitors and manages departmental costs.Provides training and education to staff, including training materials, manuals, and developmental meetings.Oversees employee scheduling levels for optimal service, including employee vacation and absence tracking.Oversees implementation of department policies and programs through staff.Avionics work on aircraft and components to comply with Repair Station procedures and documentation to be provided for aircraft return to service.Ensure APG Avionics quality standards are met on all Avionics work.Ensures estimates and costs provided to customers and when there is scope change these new estimates and costs are properly communicated to customers.Performs Service Planning function for the department.Maintains effective relationships with other management, staff, and departments to deliver high quality service to the organization.Works closely with customers to ensure project is executed properly.Current status of project and any possible delays need to be communicated to customers.Responds in a timely manner to avionics RFQ's.Organizes and manages FAA Repair Station paperwork for avionics installations and repairs.Follow repair station procedures for work flow through avionics department, including release of aircraft on avionics only projects, or aircraft release requiring avionics specific training.Manages 337 paperwork and requirements for avionics modifications, including field approvals, POH supplement creation and approval, and ICA creation and approval.Makes financial decisions for the Department.Maintains agreements and dealer requirements for avionics manufacturers.Job Requirements:Two-year Trade School or Vocational Degree in Avionics or equivalent work experience required.Five years' minimum related experience in installation and/or general avionics management in the aviation industry preferred.Three years' minimum experience in leadership or management preferred.Ability to qualify for FAA Repairman certification required.Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a variety of people and personalities inside and outside the organization. Able to effectively handle interactions at all levels and to respond appropriately in sensitive situations.Knowledge of FAA certification processes, including parts, repair processes, drawings, and all applicable compliance requirements.Able to make proactive service decisions and move forward with projects based on available information; able to think analytically and select a solution from many alternatives.Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office, Word, Excel, and Internet. Able to learn and utilize all available APG software packages.Able to obtain senior leadership input, understand all requirements from customers and executive management, and translate that information into work direction for each team member to move projects forward.Strong leadership and management skills; communicating and interacting proactively and professionally to ensure the organization's operational and strategic needs are being met.

Able to supervise employees, set objectives and work goals and standards, give direction, delegate to, and motivate employees.Able to meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work.Able to maintain high quality standards and attention to detail in all facets of the work. Able to maintain utilization and efficiency standards.Able to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own work in a fast-paced environment. Able to work unsupervised, make high level decisions independently, and solve problems effectively and creatively.Work as an effective and proactive team-player; exhibit flexibility and switch priorities in work duties while maintaining a positive attitude; understands the importance of supporting the organization, customers, and other employees.Show professional knowledge, proficiency and initiative in achieving goals and meeting standards.Able to identify, evaluate, problem solve, and give direction regarding problem resolution for company-wide issues.Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.Comply with drug testing requirements in compliance with federal regulations.Salary Range: Neg-Neg