Avionics Inspector – Team Leader

Reporting to:   Avionics Maintenance Manager

Salary:       Pay-scale Grade OB3 +

Objective:

To provide technical maintenance supervision and support while coaching and training all members of the Avionics Maintenance Team—including Inspectors, Technicians, Trainees, and Apprentices—to ensure compliance with safety regulations and to promote efficient operations within the Avionics and ATE workshop.

Function:

Working closely with the Avionics Maintenance Team and reporting directly to the Avionics Maintenance Manager, the Avionics Inspector / Team Leader will:

• Supervise and inspect maintenance tasks,
• Provide technical support and guidance to workshop staff, and
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), procedures, safety and compliance standards, and customer requirements,
  while also actively participating in technical repair operations within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs and inspections of avionics components within the workshop.
• Supervise junior technical staff, providing guidance and oversight to ensure adherence to company procedures and safety policies.
• Monitor and support the competency development of technicians during maintenance tasks.
• Ensure trainees and apprentices are actively engaged in their assigned training programs, providing coaching, mentoring, and technical support as needed.
• Deliver performance-related feedback to the Compliance Monitoring team and the Avionics Maintenance Manager regarding team members under your supervision.
• Ensure all maintenance work meets quality standards in line with organisational, CAA, EASA, and FAA requirements.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organisation within the workshop environment.
• Lead by example in setting and upholding professional standards for the technical team.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, prioritising duties, and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional team player with a collaborative mindset.

Approved Avionics Technician

Reporting to:   Avionics Service Centre Manager

Salary:       Incremental based upon experience & achievements

Function:

To carry out repairs on avionic components to the required technical and regulatory standards in a timely and efficient manner. The role includes responsibility for signing off one’s own work and planning daily tasks to achieve the best commercial outcomes while ensuring high-quality service and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs on avionic components in accordance with technical documentation and company procedures.
• Accurately update the company maintenance tracking system throughout the repair process to reflect progress, identify delays, and ensure accurate delivery forecasting.
• Aim to meet or exceed agreed delivery dates for all repairs.
• Review and maintain capability files and software records for components being serviced, especially during non-productive time.
• Contribute to departmental meetings by providing constructive feedback and suggesting process improvements.
• Report to and liaise with the Avionics Inspector / Team Leader.
• Collaborate with the Avionics team to resolve issues and progress challenging repair tasks.
• Maintain high service levels and ensure on-time delivery for all customer requirements.
• Effectively manage and utilise available test equipment to maximise output.
• Liaise with the Commercial Team when required to support technical and delivery matters.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in avionics engineering or component-level repair.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in repair and documentation.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work, and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility with working hours, when required to meet operational needs.
• Confident working both independently and within a team.
• Awareness of the commercial impact of your role and a focus on cost-effective repairs.