Structural Mechanic 4 (Weekend Days)

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,967 - 50,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Voluntary programs (adoption assistance, legal assistance)

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in St. Louis is seeking a Structural Mechanic 4 for weekend shifts. The role requires extensive aircraft structural repair experience and proficiency with sheet metal tools. You will perform a variety of structural assembly operations and ensure work meets quality standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of related experience. The position offers a competitive hourly wage along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with aircraft structural repairs required.
• Must display ability to mentor and train other team members.
• Must be able to work any shift and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures.
• Use complex schematics and blueprints for installation.
• Check all work to ensure a defect-free assembly.

Skills

Aircraft structural repair experience

Proficient with sheet metal tools

Ability to read engineering drawings

Close tolerance work

Knowledge of special tools and equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 years related structural assembly experience

Job description

Structural Mechanic 4 (Weekend Days) – GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills: 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 world's finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Applicant must have extensive aircraft structural repair experience and be proficient with sheet metal tools and the reading of engineering repair drawings.

This shift is primarily a Weekend Day Shift (Friday‑Sunday from 6:00am to 6:30pm), but candidate must be willing to work multiple shifts as required.

The base compensation range for this role is $31.19 - $36.38 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. 6 years related structural assembly experience. Experience working with Solumnia and Smarteam preferred. Q‑stamp preferred.

Position Purpose: In a team orientated work environment, independently performs a variety of structural assembly operations using required tools and appropriate prints, specs and operational requirements to complete work assignment, and ensure conformance to specification. Assists and instructs other team members. All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations.

Job Description – Principle Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

1. Use ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques and completes work in innovative and effective ways.
2. Perform assembly and fitting of detail parts and structures and varied drilling and riveting operations; ensures parts/assembly meet requirements.
3. Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft. Coordinate with supervision and inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.
4. Ability to move to new tasks with minimal, short‑term impact to established goal hours and schedule.
5. Rivet structural assemblies and parts using all required tools (portable riveting guns, pneumatic drills, counter sinks, rivet shavers, files, reamers, rivets). Must display the ability to remove fasteners without damaging structures.
6. Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches, and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations, type size for rivets, hole pattern for rivets, cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents.
7. Check all work and ensure a defect‑free assembly prior to final inspection.
8. Mentor, train, and assist other team members in interpretation of blueprints, drawings, and engineering orders; develop methods and shop aids to resolve production installation difficulties and problems.
9. Maintain and use all logs and records (MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs).
10. Align and assemble parts to be riveted using jigs, holding fixtures, pins, clamps, and fasteners.
11. Make repairs per Discrepant Material Tags (DMT), Material Review Request (MRR), Production Change Orders (PCO), performs necessary rework to ensure installations meet conformity.
12. Plan and organize workloads and resource requirements to meet or exceed goal hours and schedule expectations. Assist in overseeing projects or other technicians and assess requirements of assigned tasks to procure required materials and documentation for assigned tasks.
13. Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supports the company 5S, Lean Initiative Program, and complies with all safety regulations.
14. Support Lean Activities, comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Good working knowledge of computers and related software.
2. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
3. Must be skilled in close tolerance work and have knowledge of use of special tools and equipment. Should be able to use all required tools.
4. Must be able to use mathematical formulas by solving dimensional problems using fractions, decimal fractions and whole numbers.
5. Thorough knowledge in the use of multiple measuring devices, demonstrated ability to use within specified tolerance.
6. Must be able to work any shift.
7. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
8. Must be able to climb ladders, stands, stairs and work in small spaces and/or restricted areas.
9. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 233658

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Weekend Days

Employment Type: Full‑time

Posting End Date: 07/10/2026

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.