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RS Avionics Electrical Tech Lead

St. Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$42.05/hr - $49.06/hr

8+ years exp

Gulfstream Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of technologically-advanced business jet aircraft. The RS Avionics Electrical Tech Lead is responsible for planning and coordinating all electrical and avionics activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance procedures while supervising a team of technicians.

AerospaceAutomotiveInformation TechnologyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, and completes tasks on work authorizations in order 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

Able to adapt to sudden schedule changes

Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects

Establishes and fosters an environment of innovation and Lean oriented thinking

In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Gulfstream experienceFAA A&P licenseAircraft systems knowledgeElectrical/avionics troubleshootingLeadership abilityPlanningOrganizingPCWindows proficiencyHand tools usageEnglish language proficiencyCommunication

Required

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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.

Company

Gulfstream Aerospace

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Gulfstream Aerospace is an aircraft company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1958

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees