Avionics/Electrical Technician Sr

Gulfstream Aerospace - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

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 critical in ensuring that all systems are defect-free and meet safety and quality standards. The technician will also be responsible for training personnel, overseeing installations, and maintaining compliance with engineering specifications and safety regulations.

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; ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented.
• Pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time.
• Provides 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 and coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.

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

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible
• Competitive salary
• Full-time employment with multiple shifts available