Avionics/Elec Tech IV

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah seeks a skilled Avionics/Electrical Tech IV to perform functional testing, fault isolation, and troubleshooting on live aircraft. You will apply deep avionics knowledge in a fast-paced production setting while documenting results and supporting safety standards.

The role requires hands-on test experience with aircraft systems, leadership ability, and the capacity to adapt to a night shift schedule (3:00 PM–1:30 AM).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; aerospace field experience preferred.
• A&P license preferred; FCC license and NCATT preferred.
• Experience testing and repairing avionics systems on live aircraft.
• Ability to lead, follow safety procedures and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional tests and fault isolation of avionics systems on live aircraft.
• Troubleshoot complex avionics issues to ensure defect-free aircraft.
• Document test results, maintain logs and reports per procedures.
• Train others on testing and troubleshooting processes and tools.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams for changes and fixes.
• Adapt to schedule changes and support continuous operations.

Skills

Avionics testing

Troubleshooting

Live aircraft experience

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P license preferred

FCC license preferred

NCATT preferred

Tools

Test equipment operation

Blueprints & schematics reading

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Avionics/Elec Tech IVin GAC Savannah

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.

• Proven experience performing functional testing, fault isolation, and troubleshooting on operational aircraft
• Strong understanding of aircraft avionics systems and production test procedures
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment

Candidates must have direct, hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting avionics systems on live aircraft. Applicants with at least 4 years of live aircraft avionics experience preferred.

Schedule: Night Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Six (6) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four (4) years related experience. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Other FCC License preferred. Other NCATT preferred. Position Purpose: Provides leadership, technical expertise and guidance 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 and leadership by defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising Safety or Quality. Demonstrates the knowledge and leadership skills required, to fill in for the team leader thus ensuring that the company goals of Safety and Quality are enforced all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and acft systems operational testing and troubleshooting. Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety conscience, quality oriented, skilled workforce.
• 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-inspects 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235212

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: Second

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/20/2026

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: Savannah
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