Avionics Supervisor I

Avionics SupervisorGeneral Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. We have an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Supervisor to lead our Avionics Ground Ops Team in San Diego, California.

This position is responsible for managing, planning, and coordinating the daily operations of avionics manufacturing including maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, overhaul, and repair of electronic and mechanical devices used for air vehicles, ground control stations, ground data terminals and ground support equipment. Manages and coordinates activities to meet production safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives while ensuring FAA maintenance requirements are met. Oversees day-to-day activities including planning, training, supervision, and work assignments of avionics personnel.

May accomplish objectives through professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that impact the department such as changes to the schedule or allocation of resources.Duties and responsibilities include:Managing a pool of flex Avionics technicians to ensure that the customer receives quality, trained personnel deployed CONUS and OCONUS to support company programs.Managing the planning, scheduling, and activities of avionics operations to achieve business, safety, quality, and financial objectives and to support delivery commitments.Developing methods to improve technician training quality and efficiency.Managing deployment schedule and technical efforts of avionics technicians to support company and customer operations off-site.Collaborating with other departments (integration, pilots, maintenance, and mechanics) to ensure program objectives are met.Representing the organization with outside vendors and/or customers.Managing and actively participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management, professional, and technical talent.Maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.Providing leadership and directing the daily operation of assigned staff by prioritizing and scheduling work assignments including deployment in support of company and customer operations.Overseeing the progress of deployed technicians and providing direction and guidance as required.Identifying issues and providing leadership in developing solutions to complex problems. Determining feasibility of repair or replacement.Developing programs and procedures for the training of personnel while ensuring training requirements are met.Representing the organization with outside vendors and customers regarding maintenance, inspection or repair.Assisting in the development and execution of company policies affecting current operations that may also have a company-wide impact.Participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention and development of personnel to ensure the availability of the required professional talent.Maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practice.Additional functions: Other duties as assigned or required.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.