Completions Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Insurance programs

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in St. Louis, MO seeks an entry-level Completions Trainee to support the aircraft finishing crafts under direct supervision. You will learn cabinet making, upholstery, carpet installation, and related tasks in a team environment.

The role offers hands-on training, safety-focused work, and the chance to develop essential shop skills with on-the-job instruction and guidance from experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; entry level.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; clear English communication; basic keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts to complete finished products such as aircraft seats or furniture.
• Learn to use hand and power tools for assigned tasks.
• Ensure work meets quality standards through self-inspection and QC review.
• Read electronic work orders and drawings to determine sequence of operations.
• Perform tasks with decreasing supervision as experience grows.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English language

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Completions Traineein GAC St. Louis

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

Unique Skills

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

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. 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:

1. 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 .
2. Through OJT and classroom instruction, become proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools required. for the assigned tasks .
3. Ensure work meets required. quality standards through self-inspection and assessment by Quality Control Inspectors .
4. Learn to read electronic work orders, electronic drawings and specification sheets to determine sequence of operation and work requirement .
5. Works with decreasing supervision as experience is gained. May need direct supervision with each new task .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
2. Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
3. 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.
4. Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
5. Proficiency in current personal computer based software.
6. Must be available to work any shift.
7. 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.

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