Electrical Systems Specialist

Gulfstream•Appleton, WI

About The Position

The Electrical Systems Specialist serves as a liaison among CS Operations, vendors, GAC Quality, and GAC Engineering to provide timely solutions for avionics systems. The role builds customer relationships by troubleshooting and resolving issues involving aircraft systems, support equipment, and operational problems with in-service products. It verifies and performs avionics, electrical, and mechanical aircraft system work according to engineering and maintenance documentation, including cockpit and cabin checkout, ASC and avionics installations, outside operations, and aircraft test flights or recovery. Under minimal direction, the specialist advises the company and customers on installation, service, repair, replacement, modification, and maintenance of Gulfstream aircraft systems and support equipment. The role supports projects from planning through installation and checkout, coordinates with internal teams and external parties, and helps ensure compliance with STC, FAA, and EASA standards and requirements. It identifies and troubleshoots aircraft issues, develops procedures and test equipment, configures systems, supports customers and technicians with training, and assists with software or configuration validation. The specialist may travel to customer facilities to resolve discrepancies and must work independently to diagnose and correct defects while minimizing aircraft downtime. Travel is up to 25%; the position is full-time, first shift.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Aviation Avionics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential functions.
Eight years of avionics/electrical experience.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, technical manual systems, and aircraft maintenance records systems.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Good understanding of Windows applications, including standard word-processing and data-processing programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency with DOS for troubleshooting LAN systems.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Software loading and computer networking skills.

Nice To Haves

A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license.
Repairman certificate.
Other FCC license.
Other NCATT Certification.

Responsibilities

Advise the company and customers on installation, service, repair, replacement, modification, and maintenance of Gulfstream aircraft systems and support equipment.
Coordinate with Quoting/Sales, Tech Ops, Engineering, and Inspection/Return to Service on installs, configurations, modifications, certifications, troubleshooting, and compliance.
Participate in project planning, installation, and checkout, identifying potential problems and ensuring compliance with STC, FAA, and EASA requirements.
Identify trends and troubleshoot in-service aircraft; develop, prepare, and update troubleshooting procedures.
Coordinate development and evaluation of test equipment for Gulfstream aircraft.
Configure aircraft systems, provide feedback on configurations that may cause problems, and propose options when planned systems may not be compatible with existing equipment.
Assist customers with subscription services and training on newly installed aircraft systems.
Work with manufacturers and vendors to validate software or configuration changes to aircraft units for testing.
Train and coach avionics technicians on aircraft systems implemented on aircraft.
Resolve customer issues in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions to complex aircraft system and support equipment problems.
Support road trips to customer facilities to repair discrepancies, independently diagnosing and correcting defects while minimizing downtime.
Perform other duties as assigned.