VHR Global Technical Recruitment
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday
Avionics Manager Location: Middle East (Non-UAE) Employment Type: Full-time Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Avionics Manager to lead avionics maintenance operations within a large aircraft MRO environment. The successful candidate will manage avionics teams, oversee base and heavy maintenance activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence across Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft programmes. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop avionics supervisors, certifying staff, and technicians. • Manage manpower planning and resource allocation for base and heavy maintenance inputs. • Oversee troubleshooting, repair, modification, and installation of avionics systems. • Ensure maintenance activities comply with approved data, company procedures, and aviation regulations. • Coordinate closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams. • Support audits, corrective actions, SMS requirements, and release-to-service processes. • Monitor KPIs, productivity, and maintenance performance while driving continuous improvement initiatives. • Support AOG recovery activities as required. Required Qualifications • Degree or Diploma in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 8–12 years of avionics maintenance experience within an airline or MRO environment. • Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or management experience. • Proven experience managing base maintenance and heavy maintenance operations. • Hands-on experience with Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft platforms. • Thorough knowledge of EASA, FAA, GCAA, or equivalent aviation regulatory requirements. Preferred Qualifications • EASA Part-66 B2 Licence or equivalent. • Human Factors, EWIS, and Fuel Tank Safety certifications. • Experience within a large, high-volume MRO facility. Join a world-class MRO organisation offering a competitive tax-free package, housing, transportation, medical coverage, visa support, annual leave, and excellent professional development opportunities.
Degree or Diploma in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 8–12 years of avionics maintenance experience within an airline or MRO environment. Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or management experience. Proven experience managing base maintenance and heavy maintenance operations. Hands-on experience with Boeing and/or Airbus aircraft platforms. Thorough knowledge of EASA, FAA, GCAA, or equivalent aviation regulatory requirements.
Lead and develop avionics supervisors, certifying staff, and technicians. Manage manpower planning and resource allocation for base and heavy maintenance inputs. Oversee troubleshooting, repair, modification, and installation of avionics systems. Ensure maintenance activities comply with approved data, company procedures, and aviation regulations. Coordinate closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams. Support audits, corrective actions, SMS requirements, and release-to-service processes. Monitor KPIs, productivity, and maintenance performance while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Support AOG recovery activities as required.
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