RS Avionics Elec Tech III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking an avionics technician to perform advanced testing, troubleshooting and repair of aircraft electronic systems. You will install and verify electrical/avionics components per specifications and ensure defect-free performances through rigorous testing.

The role requires strong documentation habits, adherence to safety programs, and the ability to adapt to schedule changes while coordinating with other disciplines across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5 years avionics/electrical field experience.
• Two years of accredited aviation electronics schooling may offset two years of experience.
• A&P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems testing and troubleshooting.
• Teaches installation and functional testing per engineering specifications and manuals to ensure defect-free systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/avionics components to meet conformity and quality standards.
• Operates test equipment and conducts functional/operational testing to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Maintains daily logs and paperwork documenting all work performed on the aircraft.
• Ensures compliance with engineering changes, safety programs, and procedures.

Skills

Avionics testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical installation

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years accredited aviation electronics schooling

A&P/FCC/NCATT certification preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years experience in an avionics/electrical career field. 2 years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics may offset two years of experience requirement. A & P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.

Position Purpose: Provides technical expertise while performing various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic, aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect free aircraft. Provides superior technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise by defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising Safety or Quality.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Teaches the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations by troubleshooting and teaching troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity. Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring.
• Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Demonstrates through diligent compliance the importance of maintaining daily logs and other paperwork. Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented.
• As required, pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time.
• Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
• Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
• Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.

Additional Functions:

• Where required, teaches the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Self inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
• APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Shift: Multiple Shifts. Employment Type: Full-time.