Avionics Electrical Technician Senior

Gulfstream Aerospace - Glendale, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Glendale, AZ

5,001-10,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Avionics Electrical Technician Sr position at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation involves providing leadership and technical expertise in the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics and electronic systems on aircraft. The role is crucial for ensuring defect-free aircraft operations and involves training personnel, implementing process changes, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety-conscious, quality-oriented, skilled workforce.
• Teaches the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations; troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• 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.
• Maintains daily logs and other paperwork to ensure all work performed on the aircraft is properly documented.
• Pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time.
• Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 years of experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or 2 years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and 4 years related experience.
• A & P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines 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.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with opportunities for advancement.
• Training and development programs.
• Health and wellness programs.