Electrical System Specialist

Gulfstream Aerospace; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Mesa, AZ seeks an Electrical System Specialist to support avionics and electrical systems throughout Gulfstream aircraft. This role involves collaboration with CS Ops, Vendors, Quality and Engineering to ensure the airframe meets certification and maintenance standards.

The position emphasizes installation, configuration, troubleshooting and customer-facing activities, with up to 25% travel and a focus on in-service product support.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in aviation avionics or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of avionics/electrical experience.
• A&P license preferred; Repairman, FCC license, NCATT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide installation, service, repair, replacement, modification and maintenance guidance for Gulfstream aircraft systems and support equipment.
• Interface with Quoting/Sales, Tech Ops, Engineering, and Inspection/Return to Service for installs and certifications.
• Identify problems, develop troubleshooting procedures, and coordinate test equipment evaluation for Gulfstream aircraft.

Skills

Proficiency in computer and networking

Aircraft system configuration

Starlink install

Education

Associate's Degree in Aviation Avionics

Job description

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time

Electrical System Specialistin GAC Mesa

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.

Preferred

• Proficiency in computer and networking systems
• Familiarity with software applications and aircraft system configuration
• Starlink install/modification

Education and Experience Requirements

Associate's Degree in Aviation Avionics (or related field) required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 8 years of Avionics/Electrical experience. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Repairman certificate preferred. Other FCC license preferred. Other NCATT Certification preferred.Position Purpose:Liaison across CS Operations, Vendors, GAC Quality, and GAC Engineering to provide timely, effective solutions for Avionics Systems. Builds customer relationships with regards to troubleshooting and solving the entire spectrum of aircraft systems, support equipment, and operational problems pertaining to our in-service product. Responsible for the verification/performance of avionics, electrical, and mechanical aircraft systems in accordance with engineering and maintenance documentation, includes but is not limited to; cockpit and cabin checkout, ASC installs, avionics installations, outside operations, and aircraft test flights/recovery.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Under minimal direction, provides advice and guidance to the company and the customer on installation, service, repair, replacement, modification and maintenance of Gulfstream aircraft systems and support equipment.
• Interface with Quoting/Sales, Tech Ops, Engineering, and Inspection/Return to Service in support of installs, configurations/modifications, certifications, troubleshooting assistance and compliance of systems and processes. Be involved from the planning, installation and check out phase of the project identifying potential problems that may occur. Ensure compliance with STC, FAA and EASA standards and regulatory mandates.
• Identifies problems, trends, and troubleshoots in-service aircraft. Develops, prepares and updates new and existing troubleshooting procedures. Coordinate the development and evaluation of test equipment for use on Gulfstream aircraft.
• Configure aircraft systems and provide feedback to best identify the items or configurations that may lead to problems or issues. Provide options to planned systems that may not be compatible with existing equipment.
• Provide customer assistance with subscription services and training on new systems installed on the aircraft.
• Work with various manufacturers and vendors to provide assistance with validation of software or configuration changes implemented on a variety of units installed on the aircraft for testing purposes.
• Provide training and workplace coaching to the avionics technicians on the aircraft systems that have been implemented to the aircraft.
• Support customer satisfaction by resolving their issues in a timely manner. Devise alternative approaches to solve complex aircraft system and support equipment operational conditions, and originate new approaches in one or more areas of field engineering as required.
• Support road trips to repair discrepancies at customer facilities. Must be able to work independently to quickly analyze, identify and correct the defect in the system with minimal downtime.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, technical manuals systems, and aircraft maintenance records system.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• A good understanding of Windows computer applications including the use of standard computer word and data processing programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite). Must be proficient with DOS for troubleshooting purposes on LAN systems.
• 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: 237023

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 12/31/2026

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

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