Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Weekend Day

Gulfstream Aerospace; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Fort Worth seeks an Aircraft Component Repair Tech II for weekend shifts. The role involves repairing landing gear and hydraulic systems with a focus on precision and compliance. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with 2 years of relevant experience and the ability to interpret blueprints. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and requires effective communication skills in English. Join a leader in aviation innovation and enjoy exceptional career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in related fields such as sheet metal, hydraulic overhaul, or electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools and shop math.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies for aircraft components.
• Maintain and operate test equipment for functional testing of components.
• Comply with FAA Repair Station requirements.

Skills

Precision measuring

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Operation of tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Glass bead machines

Carboblast machines

Job description

Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Weekend Day in GAC Texas RO

Unique Skills:

Fly With Us

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities.

About This Group

Our business is building out a team dedicated to components for repair and overhaul in Fort Worth, Texas.

About This Role

This position is for our Landing Gear shop working on our current and legacy aircraft. Previous experience performing repair and overhaul to landing gear and hydraulic systems is preferred. Experience working with manuals, blueprints, and engineering dispositions. Ability to perform precision measuring using calipers, depth gauges, micrometers, and perform mathematical operations. Work is primarily weekend shift after initial training, but the applicant needs to be flexible to work a different shift as needed based on business needs.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Able to interpret blueprints, engineering documents and use precision measuring tools. Proficient operation of all tools/equipment in the dept incl glass bead & carboblast machines. Must possess basic understanding of shop math. 2 years experience in one of the following or other related experience: Sheetmetal, hydraulic overhaul, electrical/electronic harness buildup, electrical systems troubleshooting, battery servicing, APU removal, installation, and servicing. Position Purpose: Under moderate supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.

Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Apply basic and some advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization.
2. Perform repairs 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. All activities to be in accordance with Repair Station requirements ensuring all parts and assemblies meet conformance.
3. 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.
4. Inspect all detail parts using blueprints, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required maintenance data to ensure conformity requirements are met.
5. Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate and install/reinstall parts.
6. Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
7. Maintain and utilize all required paperwork in accordance with FAA RS requirements.
8. Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
9. Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.

Additional Functions

1. Lay out, remove, fabricate and/or install major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components (I.E.: honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench operations, hydraulic press operations, servicing carts).
2. Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, riveting or other mechanical means.
3. Remove & install APUs and perform all required APU maintenance for ALL Gulfstream aircraft models.
4. Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires.
5. Utilize training and tools to effectively troubleshoot complex electrical circuits and/or systems during component repair process.
6. Assist with training and instructing of Acft Component Repair I Techs.
7. Resolve routine questions and problems, referring the more complex issues to higher levels.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 231832
Category: Service Center
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: Weekend Days
Employment Type: Full-time

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.