Flight Test - Avionics/Elec Technician IV

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Provides leadership, technical expertise, and guidance while performing operational and functional tests and repairs of avionics and electronic aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect-free aircraft. Provides technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing system discrepancies while minimizing schedule impact. Defines and implements process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising safety or quality. Demonstrates the knowledge and leadership skills needed to fill in for the team leader, enforce company safety and quality goals, and follow daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements. The role includes training personnel in avionics testing, troubleshooting, installation, and repair; overseeing engineering changes and modifications; operating test equipment; documenting aircraft work; and enforcing FOD, tool control, 5-S, and safety programs. Work may include flight tests 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 schooling in aviation electronics and four years of related experience.
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Prior flight test maintenance experience.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Other FCC license.
Other NCATT qualification.
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 and expertise in avionics and aircraft-system operational testing and troubleshooting.
Provide direct training to personnel to support cross-training goals and develop a safety-conscious, quality-oriented, skilled workforce.
Teach installation and functional testing of electrical and avionics components and systems in accordance with 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 so installations meet conformity requirements, using acceptable techniques such as splicing, soldering, and pinning.
Oversee performance and compliance with required engineering changes and modifications.
Set up and operate test equipment and conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate system performance and reliability.
Maintain daily logs and paperwork and ensure all aircraft work is properly and completely documented.
Pre-inspect others' work where required before submitting it for inspection approval to reduce rework and inspection time.
Provide technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
Enforce the company FOD, tool control, and 5-S programs and all safety regulations.
Adapt to schedule changes and coordinate with other disciplines on projects.
Perform self-inspection for applicable avionics testing functions.
Support aircraft certification and final-phase testing, including aircraft flight tests as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.