Line Mechanic I – Aircraft Installations & Rigging

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation seeks a skilled mechanic to install and align aircraft structure parts and systems in a team setting. You will rig control cables, landing gear, doors, engines, and other components, ensuring high quality and conformance to specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year in aerospace or equivalent mechanical experience; an A&P license may offset experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year aerospace/aviation experience or equivalent mechanical experience.
• A&P license may offset the one year of experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and schematic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and adjust aircraft structure parts and system components.
• Rig control cables, sectors, linkages, control surfaces, landing gear and doors, engines, cowls, etc.
• Remove and replace linkage, sectors, components, and hardware to facilitate repairs.
• Ensure installations meet requirements and perform necessary rework.
• Install system lines, valves, ducts and related parts; aim for leak-free systems.
• Update and sign required logs and records as required.
• Maintain neat work area and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical background

Hand tools proficiency

Blueprint reading

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

A&P license offset experience

Tools

Solumina

Smarteam

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation seeks a skilled mechanic to install and align aircraft structure parts and systems in a team setting. You will rig control cables, landing gear, doors, engines, and other components, ensuring high quality and conformance to specifications.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year in aerospace or equivalent mechanical experience; an A&P license may offset experience.