RS Acft Compo Repair Tech II

About the position

The RS Acft Compo Repair Tech II position at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation involves repairing and overhauling internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and components under moderate supervision. The role requires applying basic and advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment relevant to the area of specialization. The technician will perform repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies, set up and operate test equipment, inspect parts for conformity, and maintain compliance with FAA Repair Station requirements. The position is based in Appleton, WI, and requires a high school diploma or GED along with relevant experience in aviation-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic and some advanced 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, and other authorized maintenance data.
• Set up, maintain, and operate necessary test equipment 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.
• 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.
• Resolve routine questions and problems, referring the more complex issues to higher levels.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Proficient operation of all tools/equipment in the department including glass bead and 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Aviation sheetmetal/structures experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and applicable engineering related to tasks.
• Ability to perform close tolerance drilling & reaming.
• Ability to install solid and blind fasteners.
• Experience in identifying and removing corrosion.