RS Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Hydraulics

Gulfstream•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements. The role is for an experienced hydraulic technician in component repair and overhaul, or someone with equivalent experience. Experience disassembling, repairing, rebuilding, and testing reservoirs and actuators on a test bench is preferred. Work is primarily on the weekend shift after initial training. The technician must be flexible to work a different shift as needed based on business needs. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and requires reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. Travel may be up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in sheet metal, hydraulic overhaul, electrical/electronic harness buildup, electrical systems troubleshooting, battery servicing, APU removal, installation and servicing, or other related experience.
Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents and use precision measuring tools.
Proficient operation of department tools and equipment, including glass bead and Carboblast machines.
Basic understanding of shop math.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Flexibility to work a shift other than the weekend shift as needed based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience disassembling, repairing, rebuilding, and testing reservoirs and actuators on a test bench.

Responsibilities

Apply basic and advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment relevant to the area of specialization.
Repair mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies by removing, repairing, or replacing defective parts, fabricating replacement parts, and installing components in accordance with authorized maintenance data.
Ensure all work and parts meet Gulfstream Repair Station requirements and conformity standards.
Set up, maintain, and operate necessary test equipment to conduct functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service.
Inspect detail parts using blueprints, component and overhaul manuals, and other required maintenance data.
Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structures, and locate and install or reinstall parts.
Use acceptable repair techniques, including troubleshooting, soldering, and applying protective coatings.
Maintain required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and comply with company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.
Lay out, remove, fabricate, and install major and minor repairs to flight controls and secondary structure components, including honeycomb core sandwich and composite repairs, test bench operations, hydraulic press operations, and servicing carts.
Fabricate and repair sheet-metal and associated mechanical parts, components, and equipment using processes such as rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, and riveting.
Remove and install APUs and perform required APU maintenance for all Gulfstream aircraft models.
Fabricate and repair wiring, electrical assemblies, and harnesses using processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning wires.
Use training and tools to troubleshoot complex electrical circuits and systems during component repair.
Assist with training and instructing Aircraft Component Repair I Technicians.
Resolve routine questions and problems and refer more complex issues to higher levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.