Avionics Technician I

Gulfstream Aerospace - Suffield, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Suffield, CT

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Avionics Technician I position at GAC Westfield is responsible for assisting in troubleshooting and repairing avionics systems to minimize schedule impact. The role requires technical expertise in avionics and aircraft systems, ensuring quality installations and repairs while adhering to safety and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates basic technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Performs the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Assists in ensuring quality and efficiency of all installations.
• Troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Repairs or replaces defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Demonstrates effective repair techniques including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Assists in setup and operation of necessary test equipment; conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years related work experience; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.