Avionics/Elec Technician II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace currently seeks an Avionics/Electrical Technician II in Savannah to provide technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, troubleshoot discrepancies, and repair electrical/avionics components according to engineering specs and manuals.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and four years in avionics/electrical field or two years schooling with two years related experience; an A&P license is preferred along with FCC/NCATT where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 4 years avionics/electrical experience or 2 years accredited aviation electronics schooling plus 2 years related experience.
• A&P license preferred; other FCC/NCATT credentials may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems testing and troubleshooting.
• Performs installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components per drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of installations; troubleshoots to provide timely, high-quality repairs.
• Repairs or replaces defective components and wiring using proper techniques including splicing, soldering, and pinning.
• Performs engineering changes and modifications as required and sets up test equipment for functional tests.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multimeter use

Blueprint/drawing reading

Wire repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P license preferred

Job description

Avionics/Elec Technician IIin GAC Savannah

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.

Troubleshooting.

Multimeter use.

Blueprint/drawing reading.

Wire repair.

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

1. Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
2. 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.
3. Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
4. 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. Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
7. 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.
10. Adapt to sudden schedule changes.

Additional Functions

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

Other Requirements

1. 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.
2. Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
3. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
4. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas and lift up to 50 pounds.

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

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.