Avionics Installer III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 4,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in St. Louis is seeking an Avionics Installer III to lead avionics and electrical installations with a high degree of independence.

You will interpret engineering drawings and routing requirements to support complex aircraft modifications. The role requires advanced knowledge of wiring terminations, harness fabrication, and system troubleshooting, with responsibilities including training teammates and ensuring safety, quality, and workmanship standards on the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; aviation electronics schooling or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Experience with avionics installations and wiring terminations to support aircraft modifications.
• Capable of guiding less experienced team members while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians in avionics installations and assist in task coordination.
• Fabricate wire harnesses, terminate, test, and troubleshoot avionics/electrical systems.
• Interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to ensure correct installation routing.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and workmanship standards.

Skills

Avionics installations

Electrical system installations

Reading engineering drawings

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting avionics

Lead/mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Aviation electronics schooling (2 years)

1 year related work experience or 3 years avionics field

Job description

Avionics Installer III in GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

Seeking an experienced Avionics Installer III with demonstrated ability to perform avionics and electrical system installations with a high degree of independence. Experience with 3D modeling software is preferred, including the ability to interpret digital models, installation drawings, and routing requirements to support complex aircraft modifications. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge of aircraft wiring terminations, connector assembly, wire harness fabrication, wire routing, continuity testing, and system troubleshooting. Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and aircraft blueprints is essential. The ideal candidate will be capable of resolving routine technical issues with minimal supervision, and providing guidance to less experienced team members while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and workmanship standards

The compensation range for this role is $25.54 - $33.51 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 Two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and one (1) year related work experience; or three (3) years' experience in an avionics/electronic career field. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.

Position Purpose:

Leads, supports, and assists the efforts of technicians performing avionics installations. Fabricates wire harnesses, installs, terminates, ring-out, and assists in functional test of avionics/electrical systems.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Provides work direction to technicians. Ensures completion of tasks within allotted time frame. Coordinates with and assists other departments to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft.
2. Installs/modifies/fabricates wiring and electrical components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, engineering drawings.
3. Trains other team members in associated work assignments. Uses ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques. Completes work in innovative and effective ways .
4. Assists Engineering in resolving problems and makes repairs per engineering direction.
5. Maintains required. logs and records.
6. Ensures that work accomplished meets applicable regulatory requirements and customer specifications. .
7. Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
8. Checks all work, including other team members, to ensure a defect free assembly prior to final inspection.

Additional Functions:

1. Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor. .
2. Coordinate shift changes in team leaders absence. .
3. Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.) .
4. Assists and fills in for team coordinator as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Possess a working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent Process Specifications.
2. Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a minimal, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule.
3. Strong written and verbal skills required.
4. Computer keyboard skills necessary.
5. 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: 236812

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/29/2026

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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