Avionics Electrical Technician 4

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Career growth in a world-class avionit

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a skilled avionics/electrical technician to perform advanced testing and repair of aircraft systems. You will install, test, and troubleshoot avionics components per engineering specs and maintenance manuals while leading training for the workforce.

Strong diagnostics and the ability to work across shifts are essential. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and extensive avionics/electrical experience; A&P, FCC, or

Qualifications

• Six years of avionics/electrical experience; or two years of accredited aviation electronics schooling and four years of related experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in aircraft avionics systems.
• A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced operational, functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics/electrical systems to ensure a defect-free aircraft.
• Lead by example, providing technical guidance and training to support workforce development.
• Install and test avionics/electrical components per engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Diagnose system discrepancies and perform high-quality repairs to minimize schedule impact.
• Repair or replace wiring and components using approved techniques including splicing, soldering, and pinning.
• Conduct engineering changes and modifications compliance.
• Set up and operate test equipment; perform performance and reliability evaluations.
• Ensure all work is documented in logs and maintenance records.
• Pre-inspect work prior to quality inspection to reduce rework and improve efficiency.
• Support team leadership to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Skills

Avionics experience

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Leadership / mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Why Gulfstream

• Generous paid time off
• Career growth in a world-class aviation environment

What You Will Do

• Perform advanced operational, functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics/electrical systems to ensure a defect-free aircraft
• Lead by example, providing technical guidance and direct training to support cross-functional workforce development
• Install and functionally test avionics/electrical components per engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals
• Diagnose system discrepancies and execute timely, high-quality repairs to minimize schedule impact
• Repair or replace wiring and components using approved techniques including splicing, soldering, and pinning
• Perform and oversee compliance with engineering changes and modifications
• Set up and operate test equipment; conduct performance and reliability evaluations
• Ensure all work is properly documented in logs and maintenance records
• Pre-inspect work prior to quality inspection to reduce rework and improve efficiency
• Support team leadership responsibilities to ensure Safety, Quality, and schedule adherence

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Six (6) years of avionics/electrical experience; or two (2) years of accredited aviation electronics schooling and four (4) years of related experience
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in aircraft avionics systems
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor others in a team-based environment
• A & P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred
• Gulfstream experience on mid-cabin and large-cabin aircraft preferred
• Must be able to work any shift

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Six (6) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four (4) years related experience. A & P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.Position Purpose:Provides leadership, technical expertise and guidance 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 leadership by defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising Safety or Quality. Demonstrates the knowledge and leadership skills required. to fill in for the team leader thus ensuring that the company goals of Safety and Quality are enforced all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and acft systems operational testing and troubleshooting. Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety conscience, quality oriented, skilled workforce.
• Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• 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.
• Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• 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 .
• As required, pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time.
• Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
• Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
• Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.

Additional Functions:

• 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. .
• Self inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas. .
• In support of acft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on acft as required. .
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• 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: 235005

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/31/2026

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: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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