Avionics Manager

The Avionics Manager at PremierMRO’s Dayton facility is a highly skilled avionics expert responsible for overseeing all avionics maintenance, troubleshooting, installations, and upgrades performed at the MRO. This role leads on-site avionics personnel, manages vendor coordination, ensures compliance with FAA regulations and Part 145 Repair Station requirements, and supports both PremierMRO’s operations and third-party customer aircraft.

The Avionics Manager will also act as a technical advisor to customers, effectively communicating complex avionics solutions, recommending upgrades, and identifying opportunities to enhance aircraft capabilities, all while leading and developing a growing team of avionics professionals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide mentorship and coaching to avionics technicians, fostering a high-performing, growing team.
• Lead technician training, professional development, and skills growth to meet evolving fleet and customer needs.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workload allocation for the avionics team.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Technical Expertise

• Serve as the go-to expert for all avionics systems, including troubleshooting, installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Oversee maintenance of key avionics systems, including:
• Communication and navigation systems
• Flight management systems (FMS)
• Autopilot and flight control systems
• GPS, ADS-B, TCAS, weather radar, and SATCOM
• Provide advanced technical guidance on complex avionics issues, ensuring adherence to OEM, FAA, and company standards.
• Support AOG troubleshooting and time-critical avionics problem resolution.

Customer Engagement & Sales Support

• Act as the primary avionics technical liaison with customers.
• Explain technical solutions, upgrades, and maintenance recommendations clearly and confidently to aircraft owners and operators.
• Identify and upsell avionics solutions by highlighting safety, reliability, operational efficiency, and value improvements.
• Collaborate with sales and service teams to provide estimates, proposals, and technical justification for work packages.

Part 145 Repair Station Responsibilities

• Ensure all avionics maintenance complies with FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements, including Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), and approved training programs.
• Represent PremierMRO’s avionics leadership in support of the Part 145 certificate, ensuring adherence to all regulatory, quality, and procedural standards.
• Support FAA audits, inspections, and surveillance related to avionics operations.
• Ensure all technicians are trained, qualified, and authorized under Part 145.
• Oversee proper use of approved data, tooling, calibrated equipment, and technical references.
• Ensure all avionics work packages, maintenance releases, and records meet Part 145 documentation and return-to-service standards.

MRO Operations & Vendor Coordination

• Manage daily avionics operations at the Dayton MRO facility, including staffing, workflow, and resource planning.
• Coordinate avionics work for both PremierMRO and third-party customer aircraft.
• Oversee avionics upgrades, retrofits, and modification projects.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support estimating, quoting, and project timeline management for avionics work.

Compliance, Quality & Operational Support

• Maintain strict compliance with FAA, OEM, and company standards.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records, logbooks, and avionics documentation.
• Track and implement applicable Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives.
• Provide technical support during AOG events and unscheduled maintenance to minimize downtime.

• Recognized expert in aircraft avionics systems with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience.
• FAA Repairman Certification RVSM/FAR 91.411 and 91.413 Certified.
• Experience working in an MRO or Part 145 repair station environment.
• Current QC Inspection Capability at Level II RII  
• Strong knowledge of business aviation avionics systems, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proven leadership skills with experience developing and growing a technical team.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical solutions and support upsell opportunities.
• Solid understanding of FAA maintenance regulations and documentation standards.

Preferred

• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL).
• Prior avionics supervisory or management experience.
• Experience supporting multiple aircraft types in business aviation.
• Avionics installation and modification project experience.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Primarily on-site at the Dayton MRO facility.
• May require occasional travel for vendor oversight or customer support.
• On-call availability for AOG and operational needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and stand or kneel for extended periods.