As the Lead Avionics Technician, you will play a pivotal leadership role in our avionics team, combining advanced technical expertise with supervisory responsibilities. With each job unique and challenging, you’ll uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your role is vital in ensuring our avionics work meets all FAA regulations and company procedures.

Vista Aircraft Maintenance Van Nuys is a certified FAA Part 145 Repair Station in Van Nuys, CA. We specialize in comprehensive, nose-to-tail maintenance, inspection, and repair services for our dedicated Vista fleet. Our maintenance team plays a critical role in Vista America’s growth, ensuring aircraft safety while enhancing passenger experiences

Why Join Vista?

• Career Growth: This position offers ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You’ll work with experts in the field and gain invaluable experience on a world-class fleet of aircraft.
• Company Culture: We foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, emphasizing safety, accountability, and employee well-being. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work,” showcasing our commitment to a positive workplace culture.
• Dynamic Work Environment: No two jobs are the same! Each task will present new challenges, allowing you to enrich your skills and engage in varied projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the avionics team to ensure timely and efficient completion of diverse, nose-to-tail repair tasks.
• Serve as the liaison between the avionics team and management, communicating project goals and timelines clearly.
• Troubleshoot, repair, test, remove, and install avionics and instrument systems, applying your advanced technical skills to solve complex issues.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections as an Authorized Inspector, approving return-to-service work.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, including maintenance logs and compliance records.
• Mentor junior technicians by providing on-the-job training and fostering skill development across the team.
• Collaborate with other departments to manage workflow and meet return-to-service deadlines.
• Maintain avionics test equipment and enforce safety and organization standards in the workspace.
• Support continuous team improvement through performance monitoring, feedback, and coaching.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration within the team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; A&P License preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of avionics experience in a Part 145 environment; Part 135 experience is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience in mentoring or supervising teams.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, and maintenance tracking programs (CMP and CAMP preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights above four feet.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing.
• Tolerate extreme temperatures and noisy environments.
• Ability to read small print and identify colors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans starting day one
• 401k program with company matching and no vesting period.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression

The salary range for this position is $40-$65 per hour.

Van Nuys, located in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, boasts a vibrant community with a rich history, outdoor attractions, and a diverse dining scene. As part of a company recognized as a “Great Place to Work,” youll enjoy not only a rewarding career but also a supportive and dynamic environment to grow.

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.