Aircraft Component Repair Technician 2

General Dynamics Corporation; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Gulfstream in St. Louis seeks an Aircraft Component Repair Technician 2 to repair and overhaul aircraft assemblies per Repair Station requirements. You will read blueprints, interpret eng docs, and use precision tools to test and confirm part function.

Role requires 2 years in sheetmetal or related fields; travel up to 25% and full-time employment. Benefits include health, retirement, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; blueprints and eng drawings must be interpreted.
• 2 years experience in sheetmetal, hydraulic overhaul or related electrical/electronic work.
• Able to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools; understand shop math.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft components per maintenance data.
• Set up and operate test equipment for functional tests of components.
• Inspect parts to ensure conformance and maintain FAA RS paperwork.

Skills

Drilling and fastener identification

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measuring tools

Shop math

Repair techniques (mechanical/electr)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Glass bead machine

Carboblast machine

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Aircraft Component Repair Technician 2 in GAC St. Louis

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 worlds finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary for drilling and fastener identification while maintaining a dependable work ethic and attention to detail.

The compensation range for this role is $24.63 - $32.33 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Able to interpret blueprints, engrg docs and use precision measuring tools. Proficient operation of all tools/equip 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

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Apply basic and some advance skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization.
• 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.
• 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(I.E: honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench operations, hydraulic press operations, servicing carts) .
• Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking or other mechanical means. .
• Remove & 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 Acft Component Repair I Techs. .
• Resolves 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: 236252

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/09/2026

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.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.