Aircraft Component Repair Technician 1
About The Position
Under close supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements. This role involves developing and applying basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment appropriate to the area of specialization. The technician will perform repairs on mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies by removing, repairing, or replacing defective parts and/or fabricating replacement parts. All activities must adhere to Repair Station requirements, ensuring parts and assemblies meet conformance. The role also includes setting up and operating test equipment to perform functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service, inspecting detail parts using blueprints and manuals, and maintaining required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements. A clean and orderly work area, along with compliance with environmental health and safety regulations, is also expected.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must possess basic understanding of shop math.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aircraft generators, alternators, motor repair, inspection, and repairing, or have a mechanical background.
- Sheetmetal (production and/or fabrication) and/or hydraulic overhaul experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge and experience with electrical theory and wiring preferred.
- Candidate must be flexible, willing to work first and possibly second shift, and willing to work overtime if needed.
- Ideal candidate will also be motivated to learn, have a good attitude, be positive and work well with others in a team environment, and be able to attain Respiratory Certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits plans
- Wellness programs
- Paid leave
- Tuition assistance
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
