Avionics​/Electrical Technician 4

Position

Avionics/Electrical Technician 4

GAC Van Nuys

$41.40 - $48.30 per hour

• 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

High School Diploma or GED required. Six (6) years experience in an avionics/electrical career field; or two (2) years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics and four (4) years related experience. A & P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.

Provides leadership, technical expertise and guidance while performing various operational, functional tests and repairs of avionics/electronic aircraft equipment and systems to ensure a defect free aircraft. Provides superior technical expertise in testing, troubleshooting and repairing system discrepancies to ensure minimum schedule impact. Demonstrates technical expertise and leadership by defining and implementing process changes to reduce cost and meet schedule without compromising Safety or Quality.

• Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross‑training goals while ensuring a safety‑conscious, quality‑oriented, skilled workforce.
• Teaches the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals to ensure a defect‑free system.
• Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Demonstrates effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering and pinning of wiring.
• Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
• Sets up and operates necessary test equipment.
• Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Maintains daily logs and other paperwork to document work performed on the aircraft.
• Pre‑inspects work of others prior to submitting for inspection to reduce rework and inspection time.
• Provides knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
• Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5‑S program and all safety regulations.
• Adapts to sudden schedule changes and coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.

• Teaches the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals to ensure a defect‑free system.
• Performs self‑inspection for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas.
• Supports aircraft certification and final phase testing, including flight tests as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other aircraft systems or disciplines such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs. APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred. Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Requisition Number: 232936
• Category:
  Service Center
• Percentage of Travel:
  Up to 25%
• Shift: Multiple Shifts
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Posting End Date: 07/10/2026