Avionics/Electrical Technician 2

Gulfstream•Westfield, MA

About The Position

The Avionics/Electrical Technician 2 provides technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, troubleshooting discrepancies, and making repairs to minimize schedule impact. The role includes implementing process changes that reduce cost and meet schedule requirements without compromising safety or quality. The technician may fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician and helps enforce company safety and quality goals while following daily work plans. The position involves installing and functionally testing aircraft electrical and avionics components and systems according to engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals. The technician documents completed aircraft work for inspection, maintains and tests electronic systems and test equipment, and complies with company safety and quality programs. This is a second-shift weekday evening position at GAC Westfield, with travel up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of experience in an avionics/electrical career field, or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two years of related experience.
Experience performing avionics installations.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
FCC qualification or credential.
NCATT qualification or credential.
Proficiency operating and troubleshooting aircraft systems or disciplines beyond avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.

Responsibilities

Test, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft avionics and electrical systems and discrepancies.
Install and functionally test electrical and avionics components and systems according to engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
Troubleshoot processes and concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
Repair or replace defective components and wiring, ensuring installations meet conformity requirements.
Use accepted repair techniques, including splicing, soldering, and pinning wiring.
Perform engineering changes and modifications as required.
Set up and operate necessary test equipment; conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
Ensure aircraft work is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
Test and maintain test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
Comply with the company FOD, tool control, 5-S, and safety programs.
Adapt to sudden schedule changes.
Support aircraft certification and final-phase testing, potentially including aircraft flight tests as required.
May fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician and support enforcement of safety and quality goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.