Avionics Installer III

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis​

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Adoption assistance, prepaid legal, &家

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking an experienced Avionics Installer III in St. Louis to support complex aircraft modifications. You will interpret digital models, installation drawings, and routing requirements to install avionics and electrical systems with independence.

The role emphasizes wiring terminations, harness fabrication, and testing, with leadership responsibilities and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. On-site shifts with full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; two years of aviation electronics schooling and one year related work experience
• Or three years of avionics/electronic career field experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams

Responsibilities

• Installs/modifies/fabricates wiring and electrical components in line with blueprints and drawings
• Leads and mentors technicians; ensures on-time task completion
• Trains team members and contributes to process improvements
• Verifies workmanship to meet safety, quality, and customer specs

Skills

Wiring terminations

Connector assembly

Wire harness fabrication

Wire routing

Continuity testing

System troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED; aviation electronics schooling

Tools

3D modeling software

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.

Benefits

• 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

• 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.
• Installs/modifies/fabricates wiring and electrical components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, engineering drawings.
• 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 .
• Assists Engineering in resolving problems and makes repairs per engineering direction.
• Maintains required. logs and records.
• Ensures that work accomplished meets applicable regulatory requirements and customer specifications. .
• Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• Checks all work, including other team members, to ensure a defect free assembly prior to final inspection.

Additional Functions

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

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

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