Aircraft Component Repair Technician 3 - Structures

Aircraft Component Repair Technician 3 - Structures

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

We are seeking an Advanced Structural Aircraft Technician (Technician III) to perform complex inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft structures in an MRO environment with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying technical data such as the Aircraft Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), evaluating structural damage and determining appropriate repairs, fabricating and installing complex structural components, and executing precision drilling and fastener installation to airworthy standards.

The role requires strong blueprint interpretation, the ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies, coordinate with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

Aircraft component repair experience required.

High School Diploma or GED required. A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred. Able to read/interpret blueprints, engineering documents and use/read precision measuring tools. Proficient in the operation of all tools and equipment in the department. Basic understanding of shop math. 4 years’ experience in sheet metal, hydraulic overhaul, avionics/electronics component repair. Accredited schooling in electronics and electrical systems may offset some experience requirements.

APU removal, installation, service.

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

• Apply advanced skills in administration and use of procedures, techniques, tools, materials and equipment as appropriate to area of specialization.
• Independently perform repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies through removals, replacements, 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.
• Set up and operate necessary test equipment to perform functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service.
• Inspect all detail parts using blueprints, component and overhaul manuals and other 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 expertise and efficiency in repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
• Demonstrate expertise in use, maintenance, and calibration of precision measuring and inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, multimeters, watt meters, spectrum analyzers, and borescopes.
• Demonstrate expertise in the flow of materials and work order processes within the repair station.
• Maintain required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.

• 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 equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking or other mechanical means.
• Remove and install APU and perform all required APU maintenance for all Gulfstream aircraft models.
• Perform 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 using splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires.
• As…