Avionics Electrical Tech II — Testing & Troubleshooting

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

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace seeks an Avionics Electric Technician II for the St. Louis area. The role tests and troubleshoots aircraft avionics systems, installs electrical components, and ensures quality while adhering to safety standards.

Preferred qualifications include an A&P license or NCATT, with strong reading of blueprints and schematics, and the ability to adapt to shifting schedules and flight-test support when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with avionics/electrical field experience or related schooling.
• FAA A&P license preferred; FCC/NCATT preferred as enhancements.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics for installations and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems testing.
• Performs installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components per specs.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of installations; troubleshoots to repair issues.
• Repairs or replaces defective components; uses wiring techniques like splicing and soldering.
• Implements engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates test equipment; conducts functional tests for performance and reliability.
• Documents all work for inspection and compliance.
• Tests and maintains test equipment and components.
• Complies with safety programs (FOD, 5-S) and schedules.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
• May support flight tests for certification as needed.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Avionics testing

Blueprints/schematics reading

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P license preferred

FCC preferred

NCATT preferred

2 years aviation electronics schooling + 2 years experience

Tools

Test equipment operation

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace seeks an Avionics Electric Technician II for the St. Louis area. The role tests and troubleshoots aircraft avionics systems, installs electrical components, and ensures quality while adhering to safety standards.

Preferred qualifications include an A&P license or NCATT, with strong reading of blueprints and schematics, and the ability to adapt to shifting schedules and flight-test support when required.