Aircraft Component Repair Technician 1 - Paint Removal

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tech I position is an entry level position into repair and overhaul. Primary responsibility, but not limited to, will be in the Carbo Blast section sandblasting paint off parts. Technicians will be required to use a respirator and follow other required PPE as mandated by Environmental Health and Safety. The position purpose is to, under close supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must possess basic understanding of shop math.
Must be able to work any shift as required depending on the needs of business.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

General mechanical aptitude and ability.
Sheetmetal (production and/or fabrication) and/or hydraulic overhaul experience preferred.
Basic knowledge and experience with electrical theory and wiring preferred.

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, On The Job Training (OJT), and other authorized maintenance data.
Set up 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.
Maintain and utilize all required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area including test equipment and peripherals.
Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.
Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate and install/reinstall parts.
Remove and install APUs and perform all required APU maintenance for all Gulfstream aircraft models.
Read and understand Gulfstream and Honeywell Maintenance Manuals regarding APU maintenance and repair.
Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mechanical means.
Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires.
Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
Perform other duties as assigned.