Equipment Maintenance Technician 3 - Avionics Test Boxes

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA, is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician 3 specializing in avionics test boxes. You will wear multiple hats, diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues, calibrating PLCs, and maintaining essential avionics test equipment to ensure aircraft reliability.

The role requires a strong background in electrical controls, reading schematics, and hands-on experience with aerospace production equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of experience with electrical controls and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• 2-year technical degree may offset 1 year of experience.
• Proven experience repairing and testing avionics test equipment and test boxes.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints and troubleshoot complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, troubleshoot, test, and maintain aircraft and avionics test equipment and test boxes.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures and implement corrective actions.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
• Set up, calibrate, and back up PLC programs and process parameters; document maintenance activity in CMMS.
• Support automation projects, equipment modifications, and spare parts requests.

Skills

Electrical controls

Mechanical systems

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

CMMS software

CNC equipment

Job description

Equipment Maintenance Technician 3 - Avionics Test Boxes in Savannah, GA

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

Gulfstream is a globally recognized leader in business aviation, known for innovation, precision, and quality. As an Equipment Maintenance Technician 3, you will play a critical role in maintaining and supporting advanced avionics test equipment that directly impacts aircraft maintenance and reliability. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with highly skilled teams, and grow your career in a stable, safety-focused manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Fabricate, repair, troubleshoot, test, and maintain aircraft and avionics test equipment and test boxes
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures and implement effective corrective actions
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and compliance
• Set up, calibrate, and back up PLC programs and process parametersDocument maintenance activity and equipment data in the CMMS system
• Support automation projects, equipment modifications, and spare parts requests

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5 years of experience with electrical controls and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• A 2-year technical degree may offset 1 year of experience
• Proven experience repairing and testing avionics test equipment and test boxes
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints and troubleshoot complex systems

Unique Skills

Qualified candidates with extensive experience in fabricating, repairing, testing aircraft/avionics test equipment and test boxes. The ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting complex test equipment to determine effective solutions.

Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years experience working with electrical controls and mechanical applications in a manufacturing environment, to include experience working with aircraft related production, equipment in the aerospace industry. 2 year technical degree may offset one year of experience.

Position Purpose

Under minimal supervision provides advanced experience with respect to electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems for troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades and preventative maintenance to all aircraft related production equipment.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Diagnoses cause of electrical and mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and apply corrective action to resolve re-occurring issues.
• Proactively conducts Preventive and Predictive Maintenance inspections and performs required. duties in accordance with recommended schedules.
• Performs repairs and corrective maintenance to equipment with a high degree of quality and reliability so that the equipment is capable of operating within the required. specifications.
• Performs setup and calibrations on scheduled intervals for all aircraft related production equipment.
• Regularly performs backups of process parameters and PLC programs for all equipment.
• Daily input of required. data in CMMS system for machine reliability and control.
• Ability to implement project objectives on key pieces of automated equipment with minimal guidance.
• Recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment components which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
• Submits parts request on critical spares identified as non- stock items.

Additional Functions:

• Interfaces daily with key Management and Production personnel regarding all Automated Equipment. .
• Assists with Engineering in all acceptance testing and training. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work any shift.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls aspects of factory automation systems and the integration of devices used.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen Bradley & Siemens Controls preferred).
• Background in CNC Equipment (Mazak, Mori Seiki, Fryer, Alpha Harrison, Broetje, Kuka preferred).
• Background in GSE Equipment (Hobart, Unitron, Tronair, Lektro Tug preferred).
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and blue prints.
• Working knowledge of replacing spindles, ball screws, linear guide ways, bearings, hydraulics repairs, and precision machine alignments (Laser Alignment experience a plus).
• Experience in the alignment of turrets and the installation of ball screws is a plus.
• Working knowledge of PC based Microsoft office. Experience with computerized maintenance management software relevant to spare parts management, work order creation, and Preventive Maintenance preferred.

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

Additional Information

• Requisition Number: 232665
• Category: Facilities
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: First
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Posting End Date: 07/31/2026
• 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