Avionics Elec Tech II

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Performs the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems on aircraft per Engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect-free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required to effectively and efficiently repair or replace defective components and wiring to ensure installations meet conformity.
• Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring.
• Performs and complies with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Ensures that all work performed on the aircraft is properly and completely documented and ready for inspection.
• Tests and maintains test equipment, electronic systems, and components.
• Complies with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes.

Additional Functions

• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave, and tuition assistance.
• The U.S. benefits package includes: 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.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $27.09 - $35.55 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Schedule

Up to 25%

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of experience in an avionics/electrical career field, or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and two (2) years of related experience.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred.
• FCC preferred.
• NCATT preferred.

Skills

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.