Job Description

Avionics Manager – Lead a Growing Avionics Shop

We are representing a respected, growing aviation organization serving general aviation and corporate aircraft owners. This company feels like family: they work hard, keep innovating, and genuinely take care of their people. If you want stable, hands-on work with real variety and leadership that backs you up, read on.

The Role

Ready to lead? This role owns the avionics department: leading technicians, quoting and scheduling installs, keeping projects on time, and staying hands-on with the toughest troubleshooting on GA and business aircraft.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of avionics technicians.
• Quote, plan, and manage panel upgrades, installs, and repair projects.
• Serve as technical lead on complex troubleshooting and STC/337 installs.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, repair station procedures, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with customers, parts, and maintenance to meet deadlines.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of avionics experience, including 2+ years leading people or projects.
• Strong knowledge of Garmin, Avidyne, Collins, or Honeywell systems.
• FAA A&P, FCC license, or repair station experience a strong plus.
• Customer-facing communication and quoting skills.
• Organized, accountable, and calm under deadlines.

Why People Stay

• Stability: Long-term growth, steady workload, and a team that keeps its people.
• "If It's Broke, Fix It": No cutting corners. Aircraft are maintained safe, squawk-free, and to high standards.
• Family & Work-Life Priority: Flexibility for early or late launches, with leadership that makes sure you don't miss your family's big moments.
• Growth: Hands-on variety, training support, and a clear path to more responsibility.
• Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunity, 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Compensation: {$90-115K} depending on experience, plus overtime opportunity and full benefits.

Ready for a team that takes care of its people? Apply today for a confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.