Avionics​/Electrical Technician

Avionics/Electrical Technician 3 – GAC Westfield

Position

Purpose:

Provides technical expertise 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 minimize schedule impact.

Base rate: $34.02 – $39.69 per hour. Final compensation determined by qualifications, knowledge, experience, location, and schedule.

• 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. Five years’ experience in an avionics/electrical career field. Two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics may offset two years of experience. A&P license, FCC license or NCATT certification preferred.

• Demonstrate superior technical skills in avionics and aircraft systems operational testing and troubleshooting.
• Teach the installation and functional testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per engineering specifications, drawings, and maintenance manuals, ensuring defect‑free systems.
• Ensure quality and efficiency of all installations; troubleshoot and teach troubleshooting processes to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
• Repair or replace defective components and wiring, ensuring conformity; use acceptable practices such as splicing, soldering, and pinning wiring.
• Oversee performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications.
• Set up and operate test equipment; conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Maintain daily logs and documentation for all work performed.
• Pre‑inspect work of others before submission to inspection to reduce rework.
• Provide knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems.
• Enforce company’s FOD, tool control, 5‑S, and safety regulations.
• Adapt to sudden schedule changes.
• Coordinate with other disciplines concerning projects.

• Teach installation and functional testing of components and systems as required.
• Self‑inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas.
• Support aircraft certification and final phase testing, including flight tests, as required.

• Preferred proficiency in troubleshooting other aircraft systems, 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: 234721
• Category:
  Service Center
• Percent Travel:
  Up to 25%
• Shift: Multiple Shifts
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Posting End Date: 10/09/2026

Gulfstream is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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