Avionics/Electrical Tech III

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking an Avionics/Electrical Tech III to perform operational tests and repairs on avionics/electronic systems, ensuring defect-free aircraft and compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 5 years in avionics/electrical work, and may credit 2 years of accredited schooling; preferred A&P, FCC or NCATT certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years experience in an avionics/electrical career field.
• 2 years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics may offset two years of experience requirement.
• A&P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems testing and troubleshooting.
• Teaches installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specs and manuals.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations; troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes to provide timely, quality repairs.
• Repairs or replaces defective components and wiring to ensure conformity; demonstrates techniques including splicing, soldering and pinning.
• Oversees engineering changes and modifications as required; sets up and operates test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests.
• Maintains daily logs and paperwork; ensures all work on the aircraft is documented; pre-inspects work where required.
• In support of acft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests.
• Assist with pre-inspection of work and provide knowledge for testing and maintenance of test equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years accredited schooling in aviation electronics

A&P/FCC/NCATT preferred

Tools

A&P license

FCC license

NCATT certification

Job description

Avionics/Electrical Tech IIIin 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.

Logical problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years experience in an avionics/electrical career field. 2 years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics may offset two years of experience requirement. A & P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.

Position Purpose:Provides technical expertise 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 y defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising Safety or Quality.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and acft systems operational testing and troubleshooting .
2. Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system .
3. Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems .
4. 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 .
5. Oversees the performance and compliance 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. 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 .
8. As required, pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time .
9. Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
10. Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations .
11. Adapts to sudden schedule changes .
12. Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects .

Additional Functions:

1. 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 .
2. Self inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas .
3. In support of acft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on acft as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. 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.
2. APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred.
3. 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: 235494

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J0381-FP Install (Hgr9/10)

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:V03

Number of Openings: 1

Posting End Date: 08/24/2026

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.

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