Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2 - A&P

General Dynamics Corporation; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,065,000 - 107,395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Adoption assistance

Prepaid legal

Home & auto insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2 - A&P at the St. Louis facility. You will perform maintenance, repair, and modification of key aircraft components to ensure airworthiness and safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years aviation maintenance experience, and an A&P license. The role requires reading blueprints and adherence to FAA standards, with up to 25% travel and multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical, and/or mechanical).
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform required maintenance and servicing of aircraft mechanical systems.
• Repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot mechanical and functional components of the aircraft including airframes, engine components, landing gear, electrical components, and control systems.
• Coordinate with inspection to ensure FAA inspection and documentation requirements are met.
• Properly complete work order sign-offs, shift turnovers, and other paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment and store components securely.
• Follow standard operating procedures and JSAs when operating ground support equipment.
• Operate and oversee use of special support equipment used in removal and installations of major components.
• Coordinate with other departments to arrange for the overhaul or repair of customer property as needed.
• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean.
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment.

Skills

Reading blueprints

A&P license

Aviation maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Technician 2 - A&P 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.

Additional Preferred Skill: Ability to read and interpret aircraft blueprints.

The base compensation range for this role is $32.13 - $37.48 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. 2 years aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical, and/or mechanical). A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license required. Valid Drivers License required.

Position Purpose:

Perform various technical functions of aircraft maintenance, repair, replacement, and modification of key aircraft components to ensure proper operation. Perform aircraft maintenance and perform troubleshooting and repair duties requiring accuracy and skill.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Perform required. maintenance and necessary servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems .
• Repair, maintain, install, and troubleshoot mechanical and functional components of the aircraft including airframes, engine components, landing gear, electrical components, and control systems .
• Coordinate with inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements .
• Properly complete work order sign-offs, shift turnovers, and other paperwork in a timely manner .
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications .
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely .
• Follow standard operating procedures and JSAs when operating ground support equipment .
• Operate and oversee use of special support equipment used in removal and installations of major components .
• Coordinate with other departments to arrange for the overhaul or repair of customer property as needed .

Additional Functions:

• Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean .
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment .
• Coordinate movement of aircraft, as required. .
• Maintain knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of inspection and maintenance procedures for various aircraft models and systems.
• Knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials (maintenance manuals, IPCs, Service Bulletins, structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, ADS, etc.).
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236389

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

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.