Avionics/Electrical Technician 3

Gulfstream Aerospace; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Westfield is seeking an Avionics/Electrical Technician 3 to perform testing, troubleshooting and repairs on avionics and electrical systems. Responsibilities include installing components per specifications, training others, and maintaining meticulous documentation.

Requires 5 years in avionics/electrical, HS diploma or GED, and preferred A&P/FCC/NCATT credentials. Travel up to 50% and first shift availability are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs operational tests and repairs of avionics/electronic systems to ensure defect-free aircraft.
• Teaches installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components per specs and manuals.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of installations; troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning systems.
• Reads blueprints and schematics; repairs wiring with proper techniques (splicing, soldering, pinning).
• Coordinates with other disciplines; maintains required logs and paperwork.

Skills

Avionics testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED

A&P/FCC/NCATT preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Avionics/Electrical Technician 3 in GAC Westfield

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.

Reporting to the Helwig Crew (on 1st Shift). Must be willing to travel for customer support. Mid-cabin Gulfstream experience preferred.

The base compensation range for this role is $30.24 - $39.69 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. 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 by 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.
4. 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: 237586

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 50%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/13/2026

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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