RS Avionics/Electrical Tech II - Special Missions

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah seeks an RS Avionics/Electrical Tech II for Special Missions. This first-shift role prefers Special Missions experience. Requires a high school diploma or GED and four years in avionics/electrical work, or two years of accredited schooling with two years related experience.

A&P license is preferred. Responsibilities include testing aircraft systems, installing and validating electrical/avionics components, and documenting all work for inspection.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; four years in avionics/electrical fields or two years schooling plus two years related experience.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred; FCC and NCATT experience also valued.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills in testing aircraft systems and troubleshooting.
• Installs and tests electrical/avionics components per engineering specs.
• Repairs or replaces defective wiring and components to meet conformity.
• Performs engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Operates test equipment and documents work for inspection.

Skills

Avionics testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P license preferred

Job description

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RS Avionics/Electrical Tech II - Special Missions

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

RS Avionics/Electrical Tech II - Special Missionsin GAC Savannah

1st shift position, Special Missions experience preferred but not requiired.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Four (4) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field. or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two (2) years related experience. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Other FCC preferred. Other NCATT preferred.Position Purpose:Provides technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise by implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising safety or quality. May fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician thus ensuring that the company goals of safety and quality are enforced at all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Performs the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems on aircraft per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots 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.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• Adapt to sudden schedule changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. .

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.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas and lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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: 234895

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/25/2026

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

Nearest Major Market: Savannah
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