Avionics Manager of Engineering
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an Avionics Manager of Engineering for an opportunity in Wilmington, OH.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- You will directly participate in and manage an engineering team responsible for designing, integrating, coordinating, and certifying new capabilities and system upgrades on customer aircraft.
- Assess emerging technologies and regulatory developments for potential business opportunities and impact on the aviation industry.
- Serve as liaison to the FAA on certification projects.
- Support growth through business development activities & continuous improvement initiatives including but not limited to customer presentations proposal development for engineering services, and other industry/business related partnerships.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Program/Project management experience with demonstrated strategic planning ability.
- Minimum 8 years combined Airline, MRO, or OEM engineering experience.
- Must maintain and exhibit awareness regarding implications and required compliance criteria of Airworthiness Directives (AD), Service Bulletins (SB), and other FAA and OEM documentation
- Experience working/interfacing with the FAA (or designee) on Engineering-related projects.
- Recognized organizational leadership with solid team building and communication skills.
- Verbal, written and presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade and/or facilitate discussions with all levels of employees, management and customers.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations.
- Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting.
- Proficiency in the operation of Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, Power point & Project tools, database, email and web-based applications.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar desktop drafting application.
Preferred Skills
- Six-Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, and/or LEAN Process training. Prior hands-on experience in a heavy maintenance Transport or Regional Jets environment
- FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER)
- Advanced degree and/or formal training in Business, Finance, Marketing, or area of Engineering specialization.
- Management Training or Experience
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.
If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.
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