Avionics/Electrical Technician 2

Gulfstream•Westfield, MA

7d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical expertise in testing aircraft systems, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to minimize schedule impact. Implements process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising safety or quality. May fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician, enforcing safety and quality goals while following daily work plans and schedule requirements. The role involves installing, functionally testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing aircraft avionics and electrical components, systems, and wiring according to engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals. The technician operates test equipment, conducts functional and operational tests, documents completed aircraft work for inspection, and complies with company safety and quality programs. The role may include aircraft flight tests in support of certification and final-phase testing. This is a second-shift weekday evening, full-time position at GAC Westfield. Travel may be up to 25%. The base compensation range is $27.09–$35.55 per hour; final compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, education, experience, and location. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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 climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Other FCC qualification.
Other NCATT qualification.
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

Demonstrate technical expertise in avionics and aircraft-system operational testing and troubleshooting.
Install and functionally test electrical and avionics components and systems on aircraft according to engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
Ensure installations are defect-free, conforming, timely, and of high quality; troubleshoot processes and repair malfunctioning systems.
Repair or replace defective components and wiring using acceptable techniques, including splicing, soldering, and pinning.
Perform engineering changes and modifications as required.
Set up and operate 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.
May perform aircraft flight tests in support of certification and final-phase testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May fill in for the Senior Avionics/Electrical Technician, supporting safety, quality, and schedule requirements.