Avionics Electrical Technician I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Appleton, WI, is seeking an Avionics Electrical Technician I to assist in troubleshooting, installing, and testing avionics systems per engineering specs. You will work under supervision to repair components, document work, and support certification activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 2 years related aviation electronics experience or schooling, plus ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years related work experience; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Under supervision, performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Assists in ensuring quality and efficiency of all installations. Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Acquires and demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Assists in set up and operation of necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Under supervision, 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.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED; 2 years aviation electronics schooling

Job description

Avionics Electrical Technician I in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills:

Great communication skills, flexibility and ability to learn.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years related work experience; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics. Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams. .

Position Purpose:

Assists in 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.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates basic technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
2. Under supervision, performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
3. Assists in ensuring quality and efficiency of all installations. Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
4. Acquires and 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. Assists in set up and operation of necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
7. Under supervision, 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.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235924

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/16/2026

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