Avionics/Electrical Technician III

Gulfstream•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

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. Uses advanced technical expertise to test, troubleshoot, and repair system discrepancies while minimizing schedule impact. Defines and implements process changes to reduce costs and meet schedules without compromising safety or quality. This is a second-shift, full-time position at Gulfstream’s Mesa Service Center, with travel of up to 25%.

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.

Nice To Haves

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 advanced technical skills in operational testing and troubleshooting of avionics and aircraft systems.
Teach installation and functional testing of electrical and avionics components and systems according to engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
Ensure installation quality and efficiency; troubleshoot systems and teach troubleshooting methods to support timely, high-quality repairs.
Repair or replace defective components and wiring, ensuring installations meet conformity requirements.
Demonstrate accepted repair techniques, including wire 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 paperwork, and ensure aircraft work is completely documented.
Pre-inspect others’ work when required to help reduce rework and inspection time.
Provide technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
Enforce the company’s FOD, tool control, and 5-S programs, along with safety regulations.
Adapt to schedule changes and coordinate with other disciplines on projects.
Teach installation and functional testing of electrical and avionics systems where required.
Perform self-inspections for applicable avionics testing functions.
Support aircraft certification and final-phase testing, which may include aircraft flight tests as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.