The Mid-Level Avionics Integration Supervisor oversees the integration of avionics sensor systems into aircraft platforms. This role ensures the correct installation, wiring, interfacing, and functional validation of sensors critical to navigation, environment monitoring, and flight control systems. The position bridges engineering intent and execution on the shop floor, ensuring adherence to aviation standards and project timelines.
Sensor System Integration:
Supervise the physical integration and electrical interfacing of avionics sensors (IMUs, air data, temperature, proximity, accelerometers, etc.) into airframes and subsystems.
Installation Oversight:
Ensure sensors and related cabling are installed in compliance with engineering drawings, OEM guidelines, and aircraft wiring manuals (AWM).
Technical Supervision:
Guide technicians in proper wiring practices, connector terminations, cable routing, shielding, grounding, and EMI/ESD protection.
Drawing & Documentation Review:
Interpret and validate engineering drawings, interface control documents (ICDs), and wiring schematics; flag discrepancies for redlining or revision.
Testing & Troubleshooting:
Coordinate and perform continuity checks, sensor signal verifications, and functional tests in pre-flight or bench setups. Diagnose and resolve integration issues.
Interdisciplinary Coordination:
Work with electrical engineers, systems engineers, software developers, and QA/QC personnel to synchronize sensor readiness with broader platform milestones.
Compliance & Standards:
Ensure all integration work aligns with aerospace standards such as DO-160, ARP4754, AS50881, and MIL-STD-1553 where applicable.
Team Leadership:
Act as the go-to technical lead for a small team of technicians; ensure quality workmanship, adherence to schedules, and compliance with safety procedures.
Sensor Interface Validation:
Ensure accurate signal transmission and interoperability between avionics sensors and flight control, data logging, or navigation systems.
Quality Assurance Readiness:
Prepare sensor installation and wiring for inspection, testing, and customer audits with minimal punch list items.
Process Discipline:
Reinforce work order documentation, tool control, safety compliance, and adherence to integration workflows.
Root Cause Identification:
Lead initial fault analysis for non-functional sensors, interface mismatches, or grounding issues.
Mentorship & Skill Transfer:
Support junior supervisors and technicians by demonstrating best practices and reinforcing engineering understanding at the field level.
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Avionics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
3–6 years of relevant experience in avionics installation, aircraft systems integration, or aerospace sensor systems.
Solid understanding of avionics communication protocols (e.g., ARINC 429, CAN, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553).
Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and sensor interface specs.
Hands-on experience with sensor signal testing tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, breakout boxes).
Working knowledge of aircraft standards (e.g., AS9100, AS50881, DO-254, DO-160).
Strong organizational and leadership skills in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments.