RS Acft Compo Repair Tech Sr

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RS Acft Compo Repair Tech Sr in GAC Appleton. Unique

Skills:

extensive aviation sheet metal/structures repair experience, ability to read/interpret data and blueprints. Education and Experience Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT cert preferred. Able to read & interpret blueprints, eng docs, CMP data, CBs and ASCs. Proficient in operation of all tools & equipment in the department. Basic understanding of shop math. 6 years of experience in sheet metal and/or hydraulic overhaul, avionics/electrical component repair, or related fields.

Accredited schooling in electronics and electrical systems may offset some experience requirements. APU removal, installation, and service.

Position Purpose
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Working with a high degree of independence, provide leadership and technical guidance while performing the repair and overhaul of internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with GAC Repair Station requirements.

• Mastery of advanced skills, procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
• Perform, instruct, and oversee repair of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies through removals, repair or replacement of defective parts and/or fabrication of replacement parts, and installations in accordance with blueprints, component maintenance manuals, vendor documents, verbal instructions, engineering dispositions, and other authorized maintenance data. Ensure all parts and assemblies meet conformance per Repair Station requirements.
• Set up and operate necessary test equipment to perform functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service or for initial certification for new products.
• Inspect all detail parts using blueprints, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required maintenance data to ensure conformity requirements are met.
• Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components; locate and install/reinstall parts.
• Demonstrate mastery of repair techniques and concepts including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
• Demonstrate expertise in use, maintenance, and calibration requirements of precision measuring and inspection tools.
• Maintain and utilize all required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.
• Mastery of shop material and component flow through work orders in accordance with Repair Station requirements.
• Comply with all company and regulatory health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Lay out, remove, fabricate and/or install major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components using honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench procedures, hydraulic press procedures, and servicing carts.
• Fabricate and repair sheet metal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other methods.
• Remove & install APUs and perform all required APU maintenance for all Gulfstream Aircraft Company (GAC) models.
• Provide technical support to Customer Support Coordinators and Tech Services.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and subsequent repairs to electronic assemblies and subassemblies by removing and replacing circuit components, either through-hole or surface-mount, using acceptable soldering and circuit repair techniques.
• Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires.
• Perform, in conjunction with QC Reps, mass weight and balance on repaired flight controls using blueprints and required FAA Repair Station forms.
• Assist with training Aircraft Component Repair Techs.

Perform other duties as assigned. This job requires ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requisition Number: 229952

Category:
Service Center

Percentage of Travel:
Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type:

Full-time

Posting End Date: 01/23/2026

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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