Astronics
Repair Station Manager
$60K–$70K
Waukegan, Illinois, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years in a regulated industry; minimum 5 years in relevant assembly manufacturing, remanufacturing, or modification; 2+ years of leadership experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical, technology, systems or equivalent experience performing engineering field responsibilities.
About the job
Manages an onsite aircraft repair station, ensuring regulatory and quality compliance while leading staff, repair operations, audits, performance reporting, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Oversee repair station maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and airworthiness processes under applicable FAA and EASA regulations.
- Manage audits, compliance, training, staffing, corrective actions, and reporting of repair station performance indicators.
- Lead the team and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years of experience in a regulated industry and at least 5 years working with manufacturing, remanufacturing, or modification of electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical assemblies.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience; ability to work effectively in a team and cross-functional environment.
- Knowledge of quality systems and working knowledge of ISO/9001/14000 and AS9100 processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical, technology, systems or equivalent experience performing engineering field responsibilities.
Pay
$60,000 to $70,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
FAA Part 43, FAA Part 65, FAA Part 145, EASA, ISO/9001/14000, AS9100, Microsoft Office Excel, Epicor
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