Lead Avionics/Electrical Technician

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

23h•$46 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Lead Avionics/Electrical Technician in GAC Van Nuys. This role is crucial in planning and coordinating all electrical/avionics activities, ensuring customers are informed about aircraft schedules, repairs, and parts. The technician will work closely with hangar management to align electrical/avionics tasks with aircraft requirements. At Gulfstream, we believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential through workforce development, meaningful connections, and a culture of trust, respect, and integrity. Creating and delivering the world's finest aviation experience starts with our people.

Requirements

Must have experience with fabricating wire harnesses, installs, terminates, and ring-out in accordance with blueprints, worksheets, engineering drawings.
Must be able to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
Must be able to assist Engineering in resolving problems and makes repairs per engineering direction.
High School Diploma or GED required.
2 years experience on large/mid-size aircraft.
8 years experience in aircraft avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and six (6) years related experience.
FAA A&P license or be able to obtain a repairman certificate within 30 days of start date.
Must have thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, technical manuals systems, and aircraft maintenance records system.
Ability to read and interpret electrical/avionics system drawings and blueprints.
Must have demonstrated leadership ability.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement and obtain objective with minimal direction.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small-space restricted area, and lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to use hand tools and avionics test equipment.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on Gulfstream Aircraft preferred.
FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.
Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
A good understanding of PC, Windows and main frame computer applications including the use of standard computer word processing programs (i.e. Microsoft Word) and appropriate typing skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, and completes tasks on work authorizations to meet the master schedule.
Provides daily status reports and progress schedules to management.
Coordinates efforts of Electrical and Avionics activities to meet aircraft schedules and deadlines.
Reviews work, including forms and records, to ensure compliance with Site Inspection Procedures Manual, Site Operating Procedures and FARs.
Supervises and instructs electrical technicians with technical guidance and proper procedures of troubleshooting electrical/avionics systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
Provides input to subordinate performance appraisals and submits them to management for review.
Reviews daily job charging for all personnel (including support groups) to ensure accuracy of inputs.
Maintains a preventive maintenance program on test equipment, hand tools, and special tools.
Maintains a current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes (ASC), Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and all other procedures, publications and general knowledge pertaining to aircraft maintenance and servicing.
Supervises a continuous safety program in hangar area which includes operation of support equipment, aircraft systems and general housekeeping.
Maintains required logs and records.
Enforces the company FOD, tool control, 5-S programs and all safety regulations.
Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.
Establishes and fosters an environment of innovation and Lean oriented thinking.
May include flight tests on aircraft as required in support of aircraft certification and final phase testing.
Performs 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.