Avionics/Electrical Technician Lead

Job Description

About the Company At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world's finest aviation experience starts with our people, and when our people thrive, so does our mission. Gulfstream is the global leader in business aviation, setting the standard for safety, quality and innovation. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. Role Overview Plan and coordinate all electrical and avionics activities and provide customers with daily information on aircraft schedules, repairs, parts and components shipped to vendors. The lead works with hangar management to coordinate electrical and avionics activities and to schedule aircraft requirements. Key Responsibilities Plan, schedule and complete tasks on work authorisations to meet the master schedule, providing daily status reports and progress schedules to management Coordinate electrical and avionics activities to meet aircraft schedules and deadlines Review work, including forms and records, to ensure compliance with the Site Inspection Procedures Manual, Site Operating Procedures and the Federal Aviation Regulations Supervise and instruct electrical technicians, giving technical guidance and correct procedures for troubleshooting electrical and avionics systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance Provide input to subordinate performance appraisals and submit them to management for review Troubleshoot, inspect and perform maintenance on aircraft electrical and avionics systems Review daily job charging for all personnel, including support groups, to ensure accuracy of inputs Maintain a preventive maintenance programme for test equipment, hand tools and special tools Maintain current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes, customer bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and other aircraft maintenance procedures and publications Supervise a continuous safety programme in the hangar area covering operation of support equipment, aircraft systems and general housekeeping Maintain required logs and records Enforce the company foreign object damage programme, tool control programme, 5S programme and all safety regulations Adapt to sudden schedule changes and coordinate with other disciplines on projects Additional duties Establish and foster an environment of innovation and Lean-oriented thinking In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, work may include flight tests on aircraft as required Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, technical manual systems and the aircraft maintenance records system Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of aircraft systems other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installation and repair Ability to read and interpret electrical and avionics system drawings, schematics and blueprints Demonstrated leadership ability and excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, implement and achieve objectives with minimal direction Good understanding of PC, Windows and mainframe computer applications, including standard word processing programmes such as Microsoft Word; typing skills a plus Ability to use hand tools and avionics test equipment Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted spaces and lift up to 100 pounds (45 kg) Must be able to work any shift Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Licences & Qualifications High school diploma or GED required FAA A&P licence preferred, or the ability to obtain a Repairman Certificate within 30 days of the start date FCC licence or NCATT certification preferred Experience Two years of experience on large or mid-size aircraft Eight years of experience in the aircraft avionics or electrical career field, or two years of accredited schooling in aviation electronics plus six years of related experience What We Offer Competitive, market-based hourly pay reflecting advanced avionics and leadership expertise Shift differentials, where applicable Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision cover and a 401(k) with company contribution Long-term career stability with a respected aerospace leader Training and development opportunities to continue growing your technical and leadership skills Additional Information Department: Service Center Employment type: Full-time Shift: Multiple Shifts Travel: Up to 25% Posting end date: 31 August 2026 Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Requirements

• Plan, schedule and complete tasks on work authorisations to meet the master schedule, providing daily status reports and progress schedules to management
• Coordinate electrical and avionics activities to meet aircraft schedules and deadlines
• Review work, including forms and records, to ensure compliance with the Site Inspection Procedures Manual, Site Operating Procedures and the Federal Aviation Regulations
• Supervise and instruct electrical technicians, giving technical guidance and correct procedures for troubleshooting electrical and avionics systems, routine inspections and preventive maintenance
• Provide input to subordinate performance appraisals and submit them to management for review
• Troubleshoot, inspect and perform maintenance on aircraft electrical and avionics systems
• Review daily job charging for all personnel, including support groups, to ensure accuracy of inputs
• Maintain a preventive maintenance programme for test equipment, hand tools and special tools
• Maintain current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes, customer bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and other aircraft maintenance procedures and publications
• Supervise a continuous safety programme in the hangar area covering operation of support equipment, aircraft systems and general housekeeping
• Maintain required logs and records
• Enforce the company foreign object damage programme, tool control programme, 5S programme and all safety regulations
• Adapt to sudden schedule changes and coordinate with other disciplines on projects
• Establish and foster an environment of innovation and Lean-oriented thinking
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, work may include flight tests on aircraft as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, troubleshooting, technical manual systems and the aircraft maintenance records system
• Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of aircraft systems other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls, or structural installation and repair
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and avionics system drawings, schematics and blueprints
• Demonstrated leadership ability and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, implement and achieve objectives with minimal direction
• Good understanding of PC, Windows and mainframe computer applications, including standard word processing programmes such as Microsoft Word; typing skills a plus
• Ability to use hand tools and avionics test equipment
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted spaces and lift up to 100 pounds (45 kg)
• Must be able to work any shift

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision cover and a 401(k) with company contribution