RS Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Hydraulics

Gulfstream•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements. The position is for an experienced hydraulic technician in component repair and overhaul, or someone with equivalent experience. Work is primarily on the weekend shift after initial training, with flexibility to work a different shift as business needs require. The role is based with a team dedicated to component repair and overhaul in Fort Worth, Texas, and involves travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in sheet metal, hydraulic overhaul, electrical or electronic harness buildup, electrical systems troubleshooting, battery servicing, APU removal, installation and servicing, or other related experience.
Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
Ability to use precision measuring tools.
Proficiency operating departmental tools and equipment, including glass bead and carboblast machines.
Basic understanding of shop math.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience disassembling, repairing, rebuilding, and testing hydraulic reservoirs and actuators on a test bench.
Experience in aircraft component repair and overhaul, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Apply basic and advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment appropriate to the area of specialization.
Repair mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies by removing, repairing, or replacing defective parts; fabricating replacement parts; and installing components according to authorized maintenance data and Repair Station requirements.
Set up, maintain, and operate required test equipment to conduct functional and operational tests of aircraft components for return to service.
Inspect detail parts using blueprints, component and overhaul manuals, and other required maintenance data to verify conformity.
Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structures, and locate and install or reinstall parts.
Use accepted repair techniques, including troubleshooting, soldering, and applying protective coatings.
Maintain required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and 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, including honeycomb core sandwich construction and composite repairs; operate 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 for Gulfstream aircraft models.
Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses, including splicing, soldering, and wire pinning.
Use training and tools to troubleshoot complex electrical circuits or systems during component repair.
Assist with training and instructing Aircraft Component Repair I Technicians.
Resolve routine questions and problems and refer more complex issues to higher levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.