Aviation Structural Mechanic Trainee - Entry Level

General Dynamics Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream in Tulsa is seeking an entry-level Structural Mechanic Trainee to be trained in assembling aircraft structures. You will work under supervision performing riveting and drilling, reading blueprints and work orders, and learning to align parts with fixtures.

The role emphasizes hands-on craft, attention to detail, safety, and basic computer-based software proficiency. This is an entry-level opportunity with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry level position with basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform fitting of detail parts and basic drilling and riveting operations with basic hand tools.
• Ensure parts and work content meet instructions from manufacturing or Quality Control.
• Read work orders, blueprints, and spec sheets to determine sequence of operations.
• Align and assemble parts to be riveted using fixtures, pins, clamps and fasteners.
• Work under supervision and increase independence with experience.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Technical aviation program enrollment

Tools

Rivet gun

Pneumatic drills

Counter sinks

Job description

Gulfstream in Tulsa is seeking an entry-level Structural Mechanic Trainee to be trained in assembling aircraft structures. You will work under supervision performing riveting and drilling, reading blueprints and work orders, and learning to align parts with fixtures.

The role emphasizes hands-on craft, attention to detail, safety, and basic computer-based software proficiency. This is an entry-level opportunity with shift flexibility.