RS Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Sheetmetal

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for our Structural Repair Shop in Fort Worth, Texas, and requires sheetmetal fabrication/repair or equivalent experience. The work is performed in a climate-controlled environment. While the primary shifts are First, Second, and Weekend, the applicant must be flexible to work a different shift based on business needs. The role involves repairing and overhauling internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Able to interpret blueprints, engrg docs and use precision measuring tools.
Proficient operation of all tools/equip in the dept incl glass bead & carboblast machines.
Must possess basic understanding of shop math.
2 years experience in one of the following or other related experience: Sheetmetal, hydraulic overhaul, electrical/electronic harness buildup, electrical systems troubleshooting, battery servicing, APU removal, installation, and servicing.
Ability to perform or a working technical knowledge of fastener removal and installation, layout and /or matchdrilling of fastener patterns, and repair part fabrication.
Ability to use or interpret Engineering Drawings, CMMs, AMMs, SRMs, or other applicable maintenance data.
A strong attention to detail to ensure a consistent and high-quality repair.
Technical knowledge of various types of precision measurement equipment.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Sheetmetal fabrication/repair or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies through removals, repair or replacement of defective parts and/or fabrication of replacement parts, and installations in accordance with blueprints, component maintenance manuals, vendor documents, verbal instructions, engineering dispositions, and other authorized maintenance data.
Set up, maintain, and operate necessary test equipment in accordance with required documentation to perform functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service.
Inspect all detail parts using blueprints, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required maintenance data to ensure conformity requirements are met.
Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate and install/reinstall parts.
Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
Maintain and utilize all required paperwork in accordance with FAA RS requirements.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.
Lays-out, removes, fabricates and/or installs major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components (e.g., honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench operations, hydraulic press operations, servicing carts).
Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mechanical means.
Remove & install APUs and perform all required APU maintenance for ALL Gulfstream aircraft models.
Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires.
Utilize training and tools to effectively troubleshoot complex electrical circuits and or systems during component repair process.
Assist with training and instructing of Acft Component Repair I Techs.
Resolves routine questions and problems, referring the more complex issues to higher levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.