RS Avionics Elec Tech IV

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Savannah is looking for an Avionics Technician IV. This full-time position involves providing technical leadership, performing functional tests, and ensuring quality while troubleshooting avionics systems. Candidates should have at least six years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED, with preferred certifications in aviation electronics. The role offers multiple shifts with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Six years experience in an avionics/electrical career field.
• Two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise in avionics testing.
• Repair or replace defective components.
• Oversee performance and compliance with engineering changes.

Skills

Troubleshooting avionics systems

Proficiency in avionics testing

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P license or FCC license preferred

Job description

RS Avionics_Elec Tech IV in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

This requisition is generated for all Savannah service centers, and candidates must be able to work any shift.

Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Six (6) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four (4) years related experience. A & P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred.

Position Purpose: Provides leadership, technical expertise, and guidance 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 minimal schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise and leadership by defining and implementing process changes to reduce costs and meet schedules without compromising safety or quality. Fills in for the team leader as needed, ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained while adhering to work plans to meet schedule requirements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting. Provides direct training to support cross-training goals while ensuring a safety-conscious, quality-oriented, skilled workforce.
2. Teaches installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals to ensure defect-free systems.
3. Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations; troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes to provide timely, quality repairs.
4. Repairs or replaces defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity, using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning wiring.
5. Oversees performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications.
6. Sets up and operates test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
7. Maintains daily logs and documentation for all work performed on aircraft.
8. Pre-inspects work of others prior to inspection to reduce rework and inspection time.
9. Provides expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems.
10. Enforces safety and tool control programs, FOD program, and 5S standards.
11. Adapts to schedule changes and coordinates with other disciplines on projects.

Additional Functions:

1. Supports installation and testing of electrical/avionics components per specifications, ensuring defect-free systems.
2. Performs self-inspections for all avionics testing functions.
3. Supports aircraft certification and final testing, including flight tests as needed.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency in troubleshooting other aircraft systems such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural repairs preferred.
• APU and engine run qualifications preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 228139

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/26/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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