Avionics/Electrical Tech 1

Gulfstream Aerospace; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Mesa, AZ, is seeking an Avionics/Electrical Tech 1. The role involves troubleshooting, installation, and testing of avionics components on corporate aircraft. Prior experience is preferred but not required, with opportunities across 1st or 2nd shift.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years related aviation electronics experience or schooling. Up to 25% travel and full-time employment are offered with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 2 years related aviation electronics experience.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematics.
• Prior avionics/electrical work on corporate aircraft is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate basic avionics/aircraft systems troubleshooting and testing.
• Install and test electrical/avionics components per specs under supervision.
• Ensure quality and efficiency of installations; perform timely repairs.
• Repair or replace defective components and wiring per procedures.
• Follow engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Set up and operate test equipment; conduct functional tests.
• Document work on the aircraft for inspection readiness.
• Test and maintain test equipment and electronic systems.
• Follow FOD, tool control, 5-S and safety regulations.
• May participate in flight tests for certification; travel up to 25%.
• Perform other duties and communicate in English.

Skills

Avionics/Electrical

Blueprints interpretation

Schematic diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years related work experience

2 years accredited schooling in aviation electronics

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Avionics/Electrical Tech 1 in GAC Mesa

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.

Prior avionics/electrical experience on corporate aircraft preferred but not required.

Those postion has opening on 1st or 2nd shift!

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

Requisition Number: 236729

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/30/2026

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