Avionics Elec Tech II

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in St. Louis is hiring an Avionics Electrical Technician II. You will test aircraft systems, troubleshoot electrical issues, and ensure installations meet engineering specifications.

The role requires strong documentation, communication, and ability to adapt to flight-test activities when needed. Qualified candidates have a high school credential and 4 years in avionics/electrical or 2 years aviation electronics schooling plus 2 years experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 4 years avionics/electrical experience, or 2 years accredited aviation electronics schooling plus 2 years experience.
• A&P license preferred; FCC and NCATT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills in testing avionics and aircraft systems per engineering specs.
• Performs installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components to ensure defect-free systems.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of installations; troubleshoots processes to provide timely repairs.
• Repairs/replaces defective components and wiring following approved methods (splicing, soldering, pinning).
• Follows engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests.
• Documents all work for inspection readiness.
• Tests and maintains test equipment and electronic systems.
• Complies with FOD, tool control, 5-S, and safety regulations; adapts to schedule changes.
• May participate in flight tests for certification and final phase testing.

Skills

Avionics testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years aviation electronics schooling

A&P license preferred

FCC资格 preferred

Job description

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Avionics Elec Tech IIin GAC St. Louis

The compensation range for this role is $27.09 - $35.55 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. Four (4) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field. or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two (2) years related experience. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Other FCC preferred. Other NCATT preferred.

Position Purpose: Provides technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, 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. May fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician thus ensuring that the company goals of safety and quality are enforced at all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Performs the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems on aircraft per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• 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.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• Adapt to sudden schedule changes.

Additional Functions

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235582

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/08/2026

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.

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

Nearest Major Market: St Louis

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