Aircraft Component Repair Technician I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Component Repair Technician I in St. Louis. The role involves overhauling aircraft wheels and brakes, requiring mechanical and electrical skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical coverage and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Preferred experience includes sheet metal work, hydraulic overhaul, and electrical theory.
• Ability to lift objects over 50 lbs and pass a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul aircraft wheels and brakes under close supervision.
• Perform repairs on mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Inspect parts using blueprints to ensure conformity.

Skills

Basic understanding of shop math

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Aircraft Component Repair Technician I in GAC St. Louis

The selected candidate for this position will primarily overhaul aircraft wheels and brakes. The candidate must be able to stand for long periods, lift objects over 50 lbs, and pass a physical exam for a respirator. This position will start on the 1st shift temporarily, then move to the 2nd shift (weekday evenings) once trained.

The compensation range for this role is $24.75 - $28.88 per hour.

Final compensation will be determined by factors including but not limited to qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

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

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

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and a basic understanding of shop math. Preferred experience includes sheet metal work (production or fabrication), hydraulic overhaul, and electrical theory and wiring.

Position Purpose: Under close supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and components according to Gulfstream Repair Station standards.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop and apply basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment relevant to the area of specialization.
2. Perform repairs on mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies, including removal, repair, or replacement of defective parts, fabrication, and installation, following blueprints, manuals, vendor documents, instructions, and maintenance data, ensuring compliance with Repair Station requirements.
3. Set up and operate test equipment to perform functional and operational tests on aircraft components for return to service.
4. Inspect parts using blueprints and manuals to ensure conformity.
5. Maintain all required paperwork per FAA Repair Station standards.
6. Keep work area and equipment clean and organized.
7. Follow environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Additional Functions:

1. Remove skins and components on flight controls and secondary structures, and reinstall parts.
2. Remove and perform maintenance on APUs for Gulfstream aircraft models, referencing manuals.
3. Fabricate and repair sheet metal and mechanical parts using mechanical processes.
4. Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies, including splicing and soldering.
5. Demonstrate effective repair techniques, troubleshooting, and application of protective coatings.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 226515

Category: Service Center

Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Second

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 06/06/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not sponsor work visas unless the applicant is a current Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports advanced business jets.

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