Aircraft Component Technician (Wheel Shop) - Military Veterans

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Position Title: Aircraft Component Technician (Wheel Shop)

Date: Dec 6, 2024

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Aircraft Component Technician (Wheel Shop) in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Hiring for Multiple Shifts. Must be able to work any shift as required.

Candidate must have mechanical ability. Candidate should also be able to use repair manuals and work with supporting organizations to evaluate and determine the correct path forward as it relates to repair direction. Candidate must also be respirator certified upon hire.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Able to interpret blueprints, engrg docs and use precision measuring tools. Proficient operation of all tools/equip in the dept incl glass bead & 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.

Position Purpose:

Under moderate supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Apply basic and some advance 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. All activities to be in accordance with Repair Station requirements ensuring all parts and assemblies meet conformance.

Set up, maintain, and operate necessary test equipment in accordance with required. documentation 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.

Additional Functions:

Lays-out, removes, fabricates and/or installs major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components(I.E: honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench operations, hydraulic press operations, servicing carts) .

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. .

Resolves routine questions and problems, referring the more complex issues to higher levels. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 224050

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 01/31/2025

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.

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