Avionics Inspector – Team Leader

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Avionics Inspector - Team Leader

Volantes Technical Recruitment are looking for an experienced Aviation Inspector to lead the team for our fast growing client.

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

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