Aircraft Component Repair Technician 3 - Structures

Gulfstream; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream in Savannah, GA seeks an Advanced Structural Aircraft Technician (Technician III) to perform complex inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft structures in an MRO environment with minimal supervision. You will interpret SRMs and AMMs, evaluate damage, fabricate parts, and ensure airworthiness per FAA standards.

Responsibilities include precision drilling, fastener installation, wiring repairs, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to maintain regulatory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT cert preferred.
• Able to read/interpret blueprints, engineering documents, and use precision measuring tools.
• Proficient in the operation of all tools and equipment in the department.
• Basic understanding of shop math.
• 4 years of experience in sheetmetal, hydraulic overhaul, or avionics/electrical repair.
• Accredited schooling in electronics and electrical systems may offset some experience requirements.
• Experience with APU removal, installation, and service.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced skills in procedures, tools, and materials for area of specialization.
• Independently perform repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies per data.
• Set up and operate test equipment for functional tests and return to service.
• Inspect detail parts to ensure conformity with maintenance data.
• Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structures; install parts.
• Demonstrate expertise in repair techniques including troubleshooting, soldering, and protective coatings.
• Demonstrate use and calibration of precision measuring and inspection tools.
• Maintain paperwork per FAA Repair Station requirements.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Quality assurance

Education

Licenses: A&P / FCC / NCATT

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Unique Skills

Overview

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.

Requirements/Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT cert 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 of experience in one of the following or other related experience: Sheetmetal, hydraulic overhaul, avionics/electrical component repair.
• Accredited schooling in electronics and electrical systems may offset some experience requirements.
• Experience with APU removal, installation, and service.

Responsibilities

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced skills in administration and use of procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization.
• Independently perform repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies through removals, repair or replacement of defective parts, and/or fabrication of replacement parts in accordance with blueprints 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 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 expertise and efficiency in repair techniques including troubleshooting, soldering, and application of protective coatings.
• Demonstrate expertise in the use, maintenance, and calibration of precision measuring and inspection tools.
• Demonstrate expertise in the flow of materials and work order processes within the repair station.
• Maintain and utilize all 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.

Additional Functions:

• Lay-out, remove, fabricate and/or install major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components.
• Fabricate and repair sheet metal and associated mechanical parts, components, and/or equipment by various mechanical means.
• Remove and install APUs and perform all required APU maintenance for all Gulfstream aircraft models.
• Perform repairs to electronic assemblies and subassemblies using acceptable soldering and circuit repair techniques.
• Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair processes.
• Assist with training and instructing of other Aircraft Component Repair I and II Techs.

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: 233244
• Category: Service Center
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: Multiple Shifts
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Posting End Date: 06/19/2026