Aerospace Structural Mechanic I – Tulsa (Hands-On)

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Structural Mechanic I to perform assembly and riveting of aircraft structures in a fast-paced production environment.

You will read blueprints and work orders, use specialized tools, maintain accurate logs, and ensure FAA-compliant quality. The role requires basic computer skills, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work multiple shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related structural assembly experience.
• Experience working with Solumina and Smarteam preferred.
• One year experience credit considered for Savannah Tech Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program.
• Position Purpose: In a team oriented work environment, under moderate supervision, performs a variety of structural assembly operations in a production department.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream standard of quality.
• Rivet structural assemblies and parts, including sheetmetal parts, using all tools required.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size and hole pattern for rivets.
• Check all work and ensure a defective free assembly prior to final inspection.
• Maintain and use all logs and records (e.g. MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs). Use resource planning system to enter daily labor against correct Work Order and Item numbers.
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S Program and complies with all safety regulations.
• Work under moderate supervision on duties and tasks.
• Support Lean Activities.
• Additional Functions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (e.g. YIAW, Kaizen events, etc.).
• Keep shop and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned by Supervisor.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Aircraft Structures Technical Certificate Program (Savannah Tech)

Tools

Solumina

Smarteam

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Structural Mechanic I to perform assembly and riveting of aircraft structures in a fast-paced production environment.

You will read blueprints and work orders, use specialized tools, maintain accurate logs, and ensure FAA-compliant quality. The role requires basic computer skills, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work multiple shifts with overtime as needed.