Avionics/Electrical Technician 2

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah is seeking an experienced Avionics/Electrical Technician II to test, troubleshoot and install electrical/avionics systems on aircraft. The role requires working from schematics, performing quality repairs, and adapting to shifting schedules.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, four years in avionics/electrical or two years schooling plus two years related experience; A&P license preferred, FCC/NCATT preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years experience in avionics/electrical field or two years schooling plus two years related experience.
• A&P (FAA) license preferred; FCC and NCATT preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems testing and troubleshooting.
• Installs and functionally tests electrical/avionics components per specs.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of installations; troubleshoots to provide timely repairs.
• Repairs or replaces defective components and wiring per approved practices.
• Performs engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates test equipment; conducts functional tests.
• Documents all work for inspection and maintains safety standards.
• Tests and maintains test equipment and electronic systems.
• Complies with safety programs and adapts to schedule changes.
• May include flight tests in support of certification; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aircraft systems testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Documentation practices

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years aviation electronics schooling

A&P license preferred

FCC preferred

NCATT preferred

Tools

Test equipment

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Avionics/Electrical Technician 2in 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.

Experienced Avionics/Electrical Technician with strong skills in aircraft systems testing, troubleshooting, and electrical component installation. Proficient in reading schematics, performing quality repairs, and adapting to schedule changes while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

This position could be for 1st or 2nd shift.

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:

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• 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.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• 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. .
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• 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.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235839

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/18/2026

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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