Avionics/Electrical Technician 2

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 41,975 - 48,973; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in St. Louis is seeking an Avionics/Electrical Technician 2 to provide technical expertise in testing and repairing aircraft systems. Responsibilities include installation, testing of components, and ensuring documentation for inspection.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience or equivalent education in avionics, with excellent troubleshooting skills. The position is full-time and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have four years experience in avionics/electrical field or two years schooling plus two years related experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics is essential.
• Proficiency in operation and troubleshooting of aircraft systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and functional testing of avionics components.
• Document all work on aircraft for inspection.
• Conduct operational tests to ensure performance reliability.

Skills

Technical skills in avionics

Troubleshooting aircraft systems

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Job description

Avionics/Electrical Technician 2 (GAC St. Louis)

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $30.47 - $35.55 per hour.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
2. Performs the installation and functional 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. Adapts to sudden schedule changes.

Additional Functions

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

Qualifications & Requirements

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. FCC preferred. 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.

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.
5. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 233221

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 06/12/2026

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans