Structural Mechanic

West Palm Beach, FL At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people—and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Gulfstream is the global leader in business aviation, setting the standard for safety, quality, and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll be supported by a company that values craftsmanship, precision, and experience.

• Competitive, market‑based hourly pay that reflects advanced structural assembly expertise
• Shift differentials, where applicable
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company contribution
• Long‑term career stability with a respected aerospace leader
• Training and development opportunities to continue growing your technical skills

• Perform complex structural assembly, fitting, drilling, and riveting operations on aircraft
• Fabricate, install, and repair sheet metal and structural components to engineering specifications
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, drawings, and engineering changes
• Inspect completed work to ensure conformity to design, quality, and customer requirements
• Remove and install fasteners and components without damage to surrounding structure
• Assist and guide other team members on methods, tooling, and blueprint interpretation
• Complete required logs, records, and job charging accurately and on time
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S and Lean principles

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4 years of related structural assembly experience
• Familiarity with structural aspects of new installations (STCs, ASCs, etc.) preferred
• Experience with Solumina and Smarteam preferred
• Q‑stamp preferred
• Ability to read blueprints, use precision tools, and perform close‑tolerance work
• Basic computer skills and shop math proficiency
• Ability to work with composite resins and materials
• Must be able to work any shift
• Ability to climb ladders and stands, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred. Q-stamp preferred.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Safely perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements. Safely perform sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft .
• Possess the proven ability to move to new tasks with only a moderate, short-term impact to established goal hours and schedule .
• Rivet structural members, assemblies and parts using all tools required. to do the job (e.g. portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures .
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets, cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants, and solvents .
• Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection .
• Instruct and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and…