Equipment Maintenance Technician 3 - Avionics Test Boxes

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

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician 3 to maintain avionics test boxes and related equipment in Savannah, GA. The role demands diagnosing electrical and mechanical systems, reading schematics, and supporting automation projects.

You will work with established teams to ensure equipment reliability, perform preventive maintenance, and document activities in the CMMS system. First shift, full-time employment in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, aerospace experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical controls and mechanical applications in manufacturing or aerospace is essential.
• 2-year technical degree may offset one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair avionics test equipment and test boxes.
• Set up, calibrate, and back up PLC programs and process parameters.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Document maintenance activity in CMMS and support automation projects.

Skills

Electrical controls

Mechanical systems

Schematics reading

Blueprints reading

PLC knowledge

Factory automation

CNC equipment

GSE equipment

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree offset

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

CMMS software

Job description

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Equipment Maintenance Technician 3 - Avionics Test Boxes

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

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

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