Avionics / Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician 3

Gulfstream Aerospace; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking an Avionics / Aircraft Electrical Technician with 5 years of avionics/electrical experience. The role will involve testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and wiring avionics systems on business jets in a Palm Beach environment.

Candidates should have strong blueprint reading skills and be able to lead troubleshooting efforts while mentoring teammates. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and preferably an A&P, FCC, or NCATT certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years experience in an avionics/electrical field (2 years accredited schooling may offset experience).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• A&P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics and aircraft electrical systems.
• Perform operational and functional testing to ensure defect-free aircraft delivery.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor team members on diagnostics and repair techniques.
• Repair or replace defective wiring and components using approved methods (splicing, soldering, pinning).
• Set up and operate test equipment to verify system performance and reliability.
• Coordinate across disciplines to meet production schedules and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Electrical systems troubleshooting

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years accredited aviation electronics schooling may offset experience

A&P/FCC/NCATT preferred

Job description

Avionics / Aircraft Electrical Technician 3

Palm Beach, FL

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people—and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Why Gulfstream

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunity to work on world‑class business jets with cutting‑edge avionics systems
• A culture built on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Career growth supported by training to potentially including A&P fast track program, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

What You Will Do

• Provide advanced technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics and aircraft electrical systems
• Perform operational and functional testing to ensure defect‑free aircraft delivery
• Install and functionally test avionics/electrical components per engineering specs, drawings, and manuals
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor team members on diagnostics and repair techniques
• Repair or replace defective wiring and components using approved methods (splicing, soldering, pinning)
• Set up and operate test equipment to verify system performance and reliability
• Ensure all work meets conformity standards and is fully documented in logs and required paperwork
• Support engineering changes and modifications while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Pre‑inspect work to reduce rework and improve efficiency
• Enforce FOD, tool control, 5S, and all safety programs
• Coordinate across disciplines to meet production schedules and adapt to changing priorities
• Support final phase testing and certification, including potential aircraft flight tests

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5 years of experience in an avionics/electrical field (2 years of accredited aviation electronics schooling may offset experience)
• Strong experience troubleshooting avionics and aircraft electrical systems required
• Business jet avionics troubleshooting experience preferred
• A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams
• Strong working knowledge of avionics systems and, preferably, other aircraft systems (hydraulics, flight controls, landing gear, environmental systems)
• APU and engine run qualifications preferred
• Proven ability to mentor others and lead technical problem‑solving efforts
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to work any shift

Unique Skills

Experience troubleshooting avionics and aircraft electrical systems required.

Experience troubleshooting avionics and aircraft electrical systems on business jets preferred.

Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years experience in an avionics/electrical career field. 2 years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics may offset two years of experience requirement. A & P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.

Position Purpose

Provides technical expertise while performing various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic, aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect free aircraft. Provides superior technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise by defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising Safety or Quality.

Job Description

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and acft systems operational testing and troubleshooting .
• Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system .
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems .
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required. to effective and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity. Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring .
• Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability .
• Demonstrates through diligent compliance the importance of maintaining daily logs and other paperwork. Ensures that all work performed on the acft is properly and completely documented .
• As required, pre‑inspect work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time .
• Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
• Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations .
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes .
• Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects .

Additional Functions

• Where required, teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system .
• Self inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas .
• In support of acft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on acft as required. .

Other Requirements

• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other acft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
• APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

• Requisition Number: 235086
• Category: Service Center
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: Multiple Shifts
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Posting End Date: 08/31/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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