Senior Avionics Technician

Gulfstream Aerospace - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, MA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Avionics Technician at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise in the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics and electronic systems on aircraft. This role ensures that all work is performed to maintain safety and quality standards while adhering to daily work plans. The technician will also provide training to personnel and oversee compliance with engineering changes and modifications.

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 and troubleshoots malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates effective repair techniques 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 and conducts functional and operational tests.
• Maintains daily logs and documentation of all work performed on the aircraft.
• 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 of 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 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

• $6,500 Signing Bonus
• Eligible for Relocation Assistance
• Hiring for All Shifts