Reliance Aerotech Services is seeking an avionics professional with leadership skills, extensive Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)  installations  experience, and hands-on expertise with Garmin avionics systems to include any of the following:

• Garmin G600/G500 TXi
• Garmin GTN legacy and GTNXi
• Garmin GFC600
• Garmin GI275
• Garmin GTX345R/GTX335R

Our client is based in the Greater Los Angeles area and needs a key leader overseeing  avionics retrofit projects.  As the  Lead Avionics Technician, you’ll manage projects from concept to completion; from developing work scopes and assigning tasks to performing hands-on installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This is your opportunity to combine technical excellence with leadership in a fast-paced, customer-focused aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage avionics installation and maintenance projects of all sizes, including retrofit programs on various aircraft.
• Oversee and perform wiring harness fabrication, routing, and termination for avionics and autopilot systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of avionics systems, including Com, Nav, GPS, Transponders, DME, WX Radar, EFIS, Altimeters, Autopilots, Datalink Weather and Traffic Systems, and GPWS.
• Conduct pitot/static and transponder system testing, certification, and RVSM checks.
• Perform Garmin system installations and configurations (G600 installs, L3 trilogy, GTN750, GMX200, GTS820, & GTX33/32).
• Execute database and firmware updates, equipment modifications, and airworthiness directive/service bulletin compliance.
• Ensure adherence to FAA regulations and maintain detailed documentation for Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) compliance.
• Coordinate with other service departments to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the avionics department.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members

• Minimum 5 years of on-the-job avionics experience, including significant installation experience.
• Proficient in reading and following electrical schematics.
• Skilled in the use of Avionics tooling: Multimeter, Megger, Milliohm meter, etc.
• Excellent soldering, wire crimping, connector assembly, and wire harness construction skills.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to safety and quality.
• Must live locally or be willing to relocate.
• Customer-facing servicing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Avionics associate’s degree.
• Proven leadership experience in a team lead or supervisory role.
• A&P 
• Prior experience with multiple avionics brands, including Honeywell, Avidyne, S-TEC, and Aspen Avionics.
• Experience leading avionics teams on retrofit programs and upgrades for high-performance aircraft.