Avionics Electrical Technician 4

Gulfstream•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Avionics Electrical Technician 4 performs and leads operational and functional testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of aircraft avionics and electrical systems to ensure defect-free aircraft and minimize schedule impacts. The role provides technical expertise, guidance, and direct training to support workforce development and cross-training, and may fill in for the team leader to help ensure Safety, Quality, and schedule requirements are met. The technician installs and tests components and systems according to engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals; repairs or replaces wiring and defective components using approved techniques; and oversees engineering changes and modifications. The position also operates test equipment, evaluates system performance and reliability, maintains complete maintenance records, and may pre-inspect work before quality inspection. Additional duties include enforcing FOD, tool-control, 5-S, and safety programs; adapting to schedule changes; coordinating with other disciplines; and performing other assigned duties. Flight testing may be included in support of aircraft certification and final-phase testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six years of experience in an avionics/electrical career field, or two years of accredited aviation electronics schooling and four years of related experience.
Strong aircraft avionics troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to lead, train, and mentor others in a team-based environment.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work any shift.
Ability to adapt to sudden schedule changes.

Nice To Haves

A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification.
Gulfstream experience on mid-cabin and large-cabin aircraft.
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

Perform advanced operational and functional testing, troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
Provide technical guidance and direct training to personnel, supporting cross-training and workforce development.
Teach and perform installation and functional testing of avionics and electrical components and systems according to engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
Diagnose system discrepancies and carry out timely, high-quality repairs to minimize schedule impacts.
Repair or replace defective components and wiring using approved techniques, including splicing, soldering, and pinning.
Oversee 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 ensure work performed on aircraft is properly and completely documented.
Pre-inspect work, when required, before submitting it for quality inspection to reduce rework and inspection time.
Maintain test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
Enforce FOD, tool-control, 5-S, and safety programs.
Adapt to schedule changes and coordinate with other disciplines on projects.
Where required, teach installation and functional testing of avionics and electrical components and systems.
Perform self-inspection of avionics testing functions in applicable areas.
Support aircraft certification and final-phase testing, which may include aircraft flight tests.
Perform other duties as assigned.