Avionics Manager

This year Greenpoint celebrates 20 years of success! We not only pride ourselves as the aviation industry's leading provider of aircraft interiors for VIP, corporate, government, commercial and head of state clients, we also value our employees who make our success possible. Our employees are our most valuable asset; a necessity in order that we contunue to fulfill our mission of excellence in aerospace design & engineering. We're growing! Seeking industry experienced professionals who seek challenge and desire to be part of a dynamic, rewarding, award-winning company.

 

Summary

Coordinates, manages, oversees and ensures activities related to the success of the avionics engineering group. Facilitates interdepartmental cohesiveness between and including avionics engineering, certification and supply chain; overseeing the activities of other companies, vendors and individuals by performing the following duties:

 

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEffectively lead and manage a team of up to 20 Avionics Engineers and direct them to design aircraft electrical systems and installations and generate substantiation documents that will be acceptable to the FAA.Will be expected to coach, train and mentor the team in order to ensure all are working efficiently, and to the best of their abilities; making sure engineering standards are achievedMust be able to communicate clearly with the engineering team, other GTI departments and vendors as required to facilitate smooth production and substantiation of GTI electrical designs.Responsible for preparing meeting materials and presenting electrical/avionics status updates, including the status of drawings and substantiation documents, as required to keep all parties informed of progress, gain team consensus and ensure progress is made, overseeing the avionics/electrical package to completion.Responsible for planning and overseeing the avionics/electrical drawing and substantiation packagesWill prepare staffing plans, anticipate critical path issues and set a schedule to meet program schedules and budgets. May use computer-assisted engineering, design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.

· Other duties may be assigned.

 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

 

Greenpoint Core Competencies

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

· Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension,  and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.

· Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.

· Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.

· Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

 

Job Core Competencies

· Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.

· Planning & Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, works in an organized manner.

· Problem Solving - Identifies problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, resolves problems in early stages, and works well in group problem solving situations.

· Team Leadership – Fosters team cooperation, defines team roles and responsibilities, supports group problem solving, ensures progress toward goals, and acknowledges team accomplishments.

 

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering and a minimum of 15 years industry experience including experience in aircraft avionics design, installation, integration and certification; or a Master's degree (M.S.) or equivalent; and 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Thorough knowledge of electrical drawing development and substantiation methods

· Must have detailed knowledge of FAA requirements for substantiation of aircraft electrical systems, and a working knowledge of the joint airworthiness requirements

· Must be able to set the quality standard for the GTI Avionics department and put standards and check processes in place

· Must possess a clear understanding of how to manage multiple priorities and competing tasks while making decisions as to priority of tasks and assignment of team members.

· Must possess the ability to work constructively with other departments within Greenpoint Technologies to gain consensus on the best plan of attack on each engineering issue requiring avionics/electrical input.

· Must have a strong desire to improve the quality and timeliness of GTI avionics/electrical engineering packages

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.

· Ability to travel as required.

· Ability to work overtime as required.