RS Acft Compo Repair Tech Sr (Second Shift)

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

10d•Onsite

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’s Repair Station requirements. The work involves advanced repair skills and a substantial variety and complexity of tasks, including mechanical and electrical repairs, component testing, inspection, fabrication, troubleshooting, and documentation. The position is based in GAC Savannah and is a second-shift, full-time role with no travel required. The technician performs work using blueprints, component maintenance manuals, vendor documents, engineering dispositions, verbal instructions, and other authorized maintenance data. Responsibilities also include maintaining required FAA Repair Station paperwork, ensuring conformance of parts and assemblies, and complying with company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A&P license, FCC license, or NCATT certification preferred.
Accredited schooling in electronics and electrical systems may offset some experience requirements.
Knowledge and ability to work from 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.
Set up and operate required test equipment to conduct functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service or initial certification.
Inspect detail parts using blueprints, component or overhaul manuals, and other required maintenance data to verify conformity.
Remove skins and related components from flight controls and secondary structures, and locate and install or reinstall parts.
Use troubleshooting, soldering, and protective-coating techniques to repair components.
Use, maintain, and meet calibration requirements for precision measuring and inspection tools.
Maintain and use required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.
Manage shop material 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 other secondary structure components using honeycomb core sandwich construction, composite repair techniques, test bench procedures, hydraulic press procedures, and servicing carts.
Fabricate and repair sheet-metal and associated mechanical parts, components, or equipment using processes such as rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, and riveting.
Remove and install APUs and perform required APU maintenance for all GAC 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 acceptable soldering and circuit-repair techniques.
Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses, including splicing, soldering, and pinning wires.
Work with Quality Control representatives to perform mass weight and balance on repaired flight controls using blueprints and required FAA Repair Station forms.
Assist with training Aircraft Component Repair Technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.