Aircraft Component Repair Technician

Company:
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

High School Diploma or GED required. Able to interpret blueprints, engineering documents, and use precision measuring tools. Proficient operation of all tools and equipment in the department, including glass bead and carboblast machines. Must possess basic understanding of shop math. Requires 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: sheet metal, hydraulic overhaul, electrical/electronic harness buildup, electrical systems troubleshooting, battery servicing, APU removal, installation, and servicing.

Position Purpose
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Under moderate supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions

• Apply basic and some advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment as appropriate to area of specialization.
• Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies through removal, 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. All activities shall be in accordance with Repair Station requirements ensuring all parts and assemblies meet conformance.
• Set up, maintain, and operate necessary test equipment in accordance with required documentation to perform functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service.
• 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 effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering, and application of protective coatings.
• Maintain and utilize all required paperwork in accordance with FAA RS requirements.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.

Additional Functions

• Lays-out, removes, fabricates and/or installs major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components (e.g., honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench operations, hydraulic press operations, servicing carts).
• Fabricate and repair sheet metal and associated mechanical parts, components, and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mechanical means.
• Remove and install APUs and perform all required APU maintenance for all Gulfstream aircraft models.
• Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires.
• Utilize training and tools to effectively troubleshoot complex electrical circuits and/or systems during component repair process.
• Assist with training and instructing of Aircraft Component Repair I Technicians.
• Resolve routine questions and problems, referring more complex issues to higher levels.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This job requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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.