Avionics/Electrical Technician 2

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 87,309,532 - 101,865,254; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Westfield seeks an Avionics/Electrical Technician 2. The role focuses on testing, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of aircraft electrical/avionics systems per engineering specs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and substantial avionics experience; an A&P license is preferred, along with FCC/NCATT when applicable. The position offers full-time employment with multiple shifts; travel and safety compliance are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; four years avionics/electrical experience or two years schooling plus two years related experience.
• A&P license preferred; FCC and NCATT preferred as additional qualifications.
• Experience in avionics/electrical testing and troubleshooting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems testing and troubleshooting.
• Install and functionally test electrical/avionics components per specs and manuals.
• Repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure quality and safety.
• Perform engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Set up and operate test equipment; conduct functional tests and document results.

Skills

Avionics testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Wiring repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P license preferred

FCC/NCATT preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Engineering drawings

Job description

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Avionics/Electrical Technician 2in GAC Westfield

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.

Gulfstream and/or Corporate Aircraft Avionics Experience Preferred.

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

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• 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.

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

• 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

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

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

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 233279

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/07/2026

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

Springfield MA

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