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Thrush Aircraft

Aircraft Painter

Albany, GA · On-site

$22.25 - $28.25/hr

... flight controls, wings, fuselages, complete aircraft, and R&D projects. * The Aircraft Painter must be capable of following detailed engineering specifications. * The Aircraft Painter blends, buffs ...

Intergen Group

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Avionics Electrical Technician II & Sr

Savannah, GA · On-site

$32.19 - $36.05/hr

... landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs ... Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering, Designated Engineer Representative (DER) Avionics ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight controls engineer in Georgia is $69.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65.34 and $76.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a flight controls engineer?

Flight Controls Engineers spend their days developing, testing, and refining control systems that manage an aircraft’s stability and response. They often work closely with multidisciplinary teams including software developers, test pilots, and systems engineers to design algorithms and validate performance both in simulation and on real hardware. Regular tasks may include modeling flight dynamics, analyzing data from test flights, troubleshooting system anomalies, and preparing technical documentation. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and collaboration to ensure that flight control systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards.

What is a flight controls engineer?

A Flight Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing flight control systems that manage an aircraft's behavior in flight. This includes working on software, hardware, and control laws to ensure stability, performance, and safety. They collaborate with aerospace engineers, pilots, and regulatory agencies to meet industry standards. Their role often involves simulation, modeling, and real-world testing to refine control systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight controls engineer?

To thrive as a Flight Controls Engineer, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, control systems theory, and experience with flight dynamics modeling, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, control law development tools, and industry certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or familiarity with DO-178C/DO-254 standards is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help distinguish high performers in collaborative aviation environments. These skills are essential to ensure the safe, reliable design and integration of advanced flight control systems in modern aircraft.

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Flight Test - Avionics/Elec Tech IV - Weekend Shift

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Savannah, GA • On-site

$26.75 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Gulfstream Aerospace rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 182 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Flight Test - Avionics/Elec Tech IV - Weekend Shift in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
At Gulfstream, our people are the engines of our success. We cultivate an environment where talent is nurtured, potential is unleashed, and every individual is empowered to thrive. Through continuous development, meaningful relationships, and a culture grounded in trust, respect, and integrity, we help our employees grow, innovate, and excel. The world's finest aviation experience takes flight through the skill, passion, and commitment of our team-and when they rise to new heights, our mission does too.
Hours: Weekend Shit, F-Sun, 5:30-18:00, OT as necessary
Education and Experience Requirements
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 (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Other FCC License preferred. Other NCATT preferred.
Position Purpose:
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 the knowledge and leadership skills required. to fill in for the team leader thus ensuring that the company goals of Safety and Quality are enforced all times while adhering to daily work plans to maintain schedule requirements.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
  1. Demonstrates superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and acft systems operational testing and troubleshooting. Provides direct training to personnel to support company cross-training goals while ensuring a safety conscience, quality oriented, skilled workforce.
  2. Teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system.
  3. Ensures quality and efficiency of all installations: troubleshoots and teaches troubleshooting processes/concepts to provide timely, quality repairs of malfunctioning systems.
  4. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge required. to effective 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.
  5. Oversees the performance and compliance with engineering changes and modifications as required.
  6. Sets up and operates necessary test equipment. Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
  7. Demonstrates through diligent compliance the importance of maintaining daily logs and other paperwork. Ensures that all work performed on the acft is properly and completely documented .
  8. As required, pre-inspects work of others prior to submitting to inspection for approval to reduce rework and inspection time.
  9. Provides the knowledge and technical expertise in testing and maintaining test equipment and electronic systems and components as required.
  10. Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program and all safety regulations.
  11. Adapts to sudden schedule changes.
  12. Coordinates with other disciplines concerning projects.

Additional Functions:
  1. 1. Where required, teaches the installation and functionally testing of electrical/avionics components and systems per Engineering specifications, drawings and maintenance manuals ensuring a defect free system. .
  2. 2. Self inspection capability for all avionics testing functions in applicable areas. .
  3. 3. In support of acft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on acft as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
  1. Preferred proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of other acft systems or disciplines other than avionics, such as hydraulics, landing gear, flight controls, environmental controls or structural installations and repairs.
  2. APU run qualification and engine run qualification preferred.
  3. Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 234873
Category: Service Center
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: Weekend Days
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 08/21/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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