Senior Lead Technician (Component Repair / Avionics / Accessories)

Job Description Position Overview This is not a standard technician role. We are hiring a Senior Lead Technician to take ownership of the shop floor — someone who can diagnose, repair, and lead , not just follow instructions. You will operate as the technical lead between ownership and the bench , with real influence over: * Repair strategy * Workflow and turnaround time * Technical standards * Team development If you need constant direction, this is not the role. If you can walk in and elevate an operation — it is. What We Do We are a high-volume FAA Part 145 repair station specializing in component-level repair , not part replacement. Our approved capabilities include: * 500+ instruments (altimeters, gyros, airspeed, indicators) * 550+ accessories (starter generators, fuel systems, actuators, inverters, valves) * Avionics and radio systems * Airframe components (DHC-6 series) This is real teardown, troubleshooting, repair, and return-to-service work. What You'll Be Responsible For * Lead bench-level diagnostics and repair of complex aircraft components * Troubleshoot down to root cause (electrical, mechanical, circuit-level) * Own workflow, prioritization, and turnaround time (TAT) * Train and elevate junior technicians * Ensure compliance with FAA / EASA / CAA standards * Improve processes and shop efficiency * Act as the technical authority on the floor Who This Role Is Built For You likely come from one of the following: * A&P Mechanic with strong systems knowledge * Avionics Technician who can troubleshoot (not just swap) * Electrical or Mechanical Engineer (hands-on) * Robotics / Mechatronics / Controls background * Military or industrial technical roles * Component repair specialist Non-Aviation Backgrounds (Actively Considered) We have had strong success hiring from outside aviation. If you come from a technical background and can actually troubleshoot , we will train you on aviation systems. We are specifically open to: * Electrical Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Robotics / Mechatronics * Industrial Maintenance / Controls What matters: * You understand systems, not just tasks * You can diagnose problems logically * You can learn quickly in a fast-paced environment If your experience is only procedural, this will not be a fit. If you've built, repaired, or reverse-engineered complex systems — this is. Requirements * Strong troubleshooting ability (non-negotiable) * Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical systems * Ability to read schematics and technical manuals * Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced shop Preferred (not required): * FAA A&P License * Avionics experience * Prior leadership or shop-floor responsibility What You're Walking Into * Established FAA Part 145 repair station * Consistent workflow and demand * Direct access to ownership (no corporate layers) * Real authority to influence operations * Opportunity to build and lead a high-performing shop Company Description FAA PART 145 Repair Station - Aviation Company Description FAA PART 145 Repair Station - Aviation