Avionics Installer III

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation • St. Louis, MO

2d • $27 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The WCI Backshop is seeking a skilled avionics installer to perform avionics installations, modifications, troubleshooting, and repairs in support of aircraft production. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. This role leads, supports, and assists the efforts of technicians performing avionics installations. It involves fabricating wire harnesses, installing, terminating, ring-out, and assisting in the functional test of avionics/electrical systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and one (1) year related work experience; or three (3) years' experience in an avionics/electronic career field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent Process Specifications.
• Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a minimal, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule.
• Strong written and verbal skills required.
• Computer keyboard skills necessary.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should possess strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provides work direction to technicians.
• Ensures completion of tasks within allotted time frame.
• Coordinates with and assists other departments to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft.
• Installs/modifies/fabricates wiring and electrical components, fixtures, and associated equipment in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, engineering drawings.
• Trains other team members in associated work assignments.
• Uses ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques.
• Completes work in innovative and effective ways.
• Assists Engineering in resolving problems and makes repairs per engineering direction.
• Maintains required logs and records.
• Ensures that work accomplished meets applicable regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
• Checks all work, including other team members, to ensure a defect-free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor.
• Coordinate shift changes in team leaders absence.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.).
• Assists and fills in for team coordinator as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits plans
• wellness programs
• paid leave
• tuition assistance
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED