Avionics Elec Tech I

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in St. Louis is seeking an Avionics Electrical Technician I to support troubleshooting, installation, testing, and repair of electrical/avionics systems on our advanced aircraft.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2 years of related experience or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair avionics/electrical systems.
• Proficient in testing electrical/avionics components per specifications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems testing.
• Performs installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components.
• Assists in ensuring quality and efficiency of all installations.
• Repairs defective components and wiring to meet conformity.
• Complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Operates and tests test equipment; documents results for inspection.
• Ensures proper documentation of work performed on the aircraft.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics reading

Troubleshooting avionics

Electrical/avionics testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Avionics Elec Tech Iin GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

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.

The compensation range for this role is $23.73 - $31.143 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years related work experience; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics. Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams. .

Position Purpose: Assists in troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise by implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising safety or quality.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions

1. Demonstrates basic technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
2. Under supervision, performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
3. Assists in ensuring quality and efficiency of all installations. Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
4. Acquires and demonstrates the skills and knowledge required. to effectively 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.
5. Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
6. Assists in set up and operation of necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
7. Under supervision, ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
8. Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
9. Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.

Additional Functions

1. In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft