RS Acft Compo Repair Tech Sr

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

10d

About The Position

Working with a high degree of independence, the Senior Aircraft Component Repair Technician provides leadership and technical guidance while repairing and overhauling internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements. The work includes mechanical and electrical repairs, inspection, fabrication, testing, and maintenance documentation. The technician also supports product assemblies, customer support coordinators, technical services, and training of Aircraft Component Repair Technicians. The role requires reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six years of experience in sheet-metal work, hydraulic overhaul, avionics or electrical component repair, APU removal, installation and service, or related experience. Accredited electronics or electrical systems schooling may offset some experience requirements.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently on a variety of structural assemblies.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering documents, CMP data, CBs, and ASCs.
Proficiency in operating the tools and equipment used in the department.
Basic understanding of shop mathematics.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification.
Knowledge of and ability to work with 2D drawings, SmarTeam, Catia, and/or Mantra.

Responsibilities

Perform, instruct, and oversee repairs of mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies, including removal, repair or replacement of defective parts, fabrication of replacement parts, and installation.
Ensure repair and overhaul activities comply with Repair Station requirements and that parts and assemblies meet conformity requirements.
Set up and operate test equipment to perform functional and operational tests of aircraft components for return to service or initial certification of new products.
Inspect detail parts using blueprints, component and overhaul manuals, and other authorized maintenance data.
Remove skins and related components from flight controls and secondary structures, locate and install parts, and perform repairs.
Apply repair techniques including troubleshooting, soldering, and protective coatings; use, maintain, and calibrate precision measuring and inspection tools.
Maintain required paperwork and manage shop materials and component flow through work orders in accordance with Repair Station requirements.
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 using honeycomb core sandwich construction, composite repair techniques, test benches, hydraulic presses, and servicing carts.
Fabricate and repair sheet-metal and associated mechanical parts, components, and equipment using methods such as rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, and riveting.
Remove and install APUs and perform required APU maintenance across all Gulfstream aircraft models.
Provide technical support to Customer Support Coordinators and Technical Services.
Troubleshoot and repair electronic assemblies and subassemblies by removing and replacing through-hole or surface-mount circuit components using accepted soldering and circuit repair techniques.
Fabricate and repair wiring, electrical assemblies, and harnesses, including wire splicing, soldering, and pinning.
Work with Quality Control representatives to perform mass, weight, and balance measurements on repaired flight controls using blueprints and required FAA Repair Station forms.
Assist with training Aircraft Component Repair Technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.