Completions Trainee

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance plan

Adoption assistance

Prepaid legal insurance

Home and auto insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in St. Louis is seeking an entry-level Completions Trainee to learn aircraft finishing crafts such as cabinet making, cabinet finishing, upholstery, carpet and installation. In a team environment and under direct supervision, you will perform a variety of operations in the completions department.

This is an entry-level role with on-the-job training. You must have a High School Diploma or GED, strong mechanical aptitude, and solid English communication skills; basic computer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for entry level position.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Basic computer keyboard skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts to complete finished products such as aircraft seats and furniture.
• Learn to use hand and power tools with on-the-job and classroom instruction.
• Ensure quality through self-inspection and guidance from Quality Control.
• Read electronic work orders and drawings to determine operation sequence.
• Progress toward less supervision as experience grows.

Skills

Fall restraint capability

Scissor lift awareness

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Completions Trainee in GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills

Must be able to wear fall restraint and work from scissor lift

The compensation range for this role is $16.53 - $21.70 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.

Benefits

• 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. Entry level position. Strong mechanical aptitude. Essential communication skills include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, and basic computer keyboard skills.

Position Purpose

This is an entry-level position in which the individual will be trained in one or more of the aircraft completions craft disciplines such as, but not limited to, cabinet making, cabinet finishing, upholstery, carpet and installation. In a team environment and under direct supervision, performs a variety of operations in a completions department.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions

• Under specific instruction and guidance, perform the creation of and/or the assembly of various parts to complete a desired finished product such as an aircraft seat or aircraft furniture .
• Through OJT and classroom instruction, become proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools required. for the assigned tasks .
• Ensure work meets required. quality standards through self-inspection and assessment by Quality Control Inspectors .
• Learn to read electronic work orders, electronic drawings and specification sheets to determine sequence of operation and work requirement .
• Works with decreasing supervision as experience is gained. May need direct supervision with each new task .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
• Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
• Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
• Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Proficiency in current personal computer based software.
• Must be available to work any shift.
• Must be able to lift and transport objects up to 40 pounds.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235878

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/02/2026

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.

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