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Aircraft Tech Trainee - Savannah, GA - Special Missions - Military Veterans

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Position Title: Aircraft Tech Trainee - Savannah, GA - Special Missions

Date: Aug 29, 2024

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Aircraft Tech Trainee - Savannah, GA - Special Missions in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

1st and 2nd shift available

Some electrical skills preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Prior experience with civil or military aircraft avionics systems and/or installation is helpful.

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Position Purpose:

Under direct supervision of the Mechanical Team Lead or Senior Tech, assist with the inspection, maintenance and repair of customer aircraft. In this position, the employee will gain knowledge of and familiarity with the Gulfstream aircraft, with internal procedures for work completion and quality control, and with the ways in which multiple shops must work together to meet production goals.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

  • Goals of the Aircraft Tech Trainee are to gain experience in the inspection and maintenance of various Gulfstream aircraft systems (airframe structural, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, landing gear, flight controls and rigging, engines, conditioned air, anti-ice, and other sub-systems). Make effective use of technical reference resources (maintenance and repair manuals, wiring diagrams, vendors and manufacturer communiques, etc.) as required. to identify correct part numbers, procedures, and materials. Learn to find information.


  • Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Properly complete parts change sheets, work order sign-offs, shift turn-overs, and other paper work in a timely manner.


  • Ensure that work accomplished meets FAA requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream standard of quality.


  • Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely. Prevent damage to aircraft.


  • Correctly and safely operate ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic mules, hydraulic lift platforms, tow tugs, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.). .


  • Assist Line Service with the movement and servicing of aircraft. Ensure that parts racks and cages remain near their respective aircraft.


  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Other Requirements:
  • Strong mechanical aptitude. .


  • Enrollment in an Airframe & Powerplant license program preferred.


  • Essential communication skills include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, and listening and computer keyboard skills.


  • Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 222156

    Category: Service Center

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Posting End Date: 09/12/2024

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

    Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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    General Dynamics

    General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

    Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

    General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

    Who We Are Looking For 

    General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

    Should I Apply?

    At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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