Avionics/Electrical Technician 3

Gulfstream•Westfield, MA

7d•$30 - $40

About The Position

Provides technical expertise in operational and functional testing and repair of avionics/electronic aircraft equipment and systems to ensure defect-free aircraft. Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs system discrepancies while minimizing schedule impact, and implements process changes to reduce costs and meet schedules without compromising safety or quality. The role reports to the Helwig Crew on first shift and requires willingness to travel for customer support. Travel may be up to 50%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience in an avionics/electrical career field; two years of accredited aviation-electronics schooling may offset two years of the experience requirement.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Willingness to travel for customer support.

Nice To Haves

Mid-cabin Gulfstream experience.
A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification.
Proficiency operating and troubleshooting aircraft systems or disciplines beyond avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installations and repairs.
APU run qualification.
Engine run qualification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate technical skills and expertise in operational testing and troubleshooting of avionics and aircraft systems.
Teach installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems according to engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
Ensure installation quality and efficiency; troubleshoot systems and teach troubleshooting processes to support timely, quality repairs.
Repair or replace defective components and wiring, ensuring installations conform to requirements; demonstrate accepted wiring repair practices such as splicing, soldering, and pinning.
Oversee performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications.
Set up and operate test equipment and conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
Maintain daily logs and paperwork, ensuring all aircraft work is properly documented.
Pre-inspect others’ work when required before submitting it for inspection approval.
Provide technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
Enforce FOD, tool control, 5-S, and safety programs.
Adapt to schedule changes and coordinate with other disciplines on projects.
Teach installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components where required.
Perform self-inspection for applicable avionics testing functions.
Support aircraft certification and final-phase testing, potentially including aircraft flight tests.
Perform other duties as assigned.