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Aircraft Maintenance Technician 4 - A&P

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Engineering general

Areas of operation

United States

Job Description

About the Company Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. At Gulfstream, people are at the heart of everything the company does. The business invests in its employees through workforce development, meaningful connections and a culture of trust, respect and integrity, so that they can do their best work and achieve success together. Role Overview Perform the various technical functions of aircraft maintenance, repair, replacement and modification of key aircraft components to ensure proper operation. The technician performs aircraft maintenance along with troubleshooting and repair duties requiring a high degree of accuracy and skill. Key Responsibilities Perform required maintenance and necessary servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems Repair, maintain, install and troubleshoot mechanical and functional components of the aircraft, including airframes, engine components, landing gear, electrical components and control systems Coordinate with inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements Properly complete work order sign-offs, shift turnovers and other paperwork in a timely manner Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment; store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely Follow standard operating procedures and job safety analyses when operating ground support equipment Operate and oversee the use of special support equipment used in the removal and installation of major components Coordinate with other departments to arrange the overhaul or repair of customer property as needed Additional duties Apply 6S and Lean initiatives to keep shops, hangars and aircraft work areas clean Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment Coordinate movement of aircraft as required Maintain advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures Perform other duties as assigned Licences & Qualifications Licence: A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) licence required High school diploma or GED required Valid driver's licence required Experience 6 years of aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical and/or mechanical) Preferred: previous Gulfstream and/or corporate aircraft experience Requirements Advanced knowledge of inspection and maintenance procedures for various aircraft models and systems Advanced knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials (maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues, Service Bulletins, structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, airworthiness directives and similar) Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English What We Offer Pay: the base compensation range for this role is $43.62 - $50.89 per hour. Final compensation will be determined by several factors including minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience and location A total rewards package including competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programmes, paid leave and tuition assistance Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage Life and disability insurance Retirement savings plan Employee assistance plan Voluntary programmes such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance Additional Information Category: Service Center. Employment type: full-time. Shift: multiple shifts available. Travel: up to 25%. Gulfstream is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee. Posting end date: 4 September 2026.

Requirements

  • Perform required maintenance and necessary servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems
  • Repair, maintain, install and troubleshoot mechanical and functional components of the aircraft, including airframes, engine components, landing gear, electrical components and control systems
  • Coordinate with inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements
  • Properly complete work order sign-offs, shift turnovers and other paperwork in a timely manner
  • Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications
  • Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment; store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely
  • Follow standard operating procedures and job safety analyses when operating ground support equipment
  • Operate and oversee the use of special support equipment used in the removal and installation of major components
  • Coordinate with other departments to arrange the overhaul or repair of customer property as needed
  • Apply 6S and Lean initiatives to keep shops, hangars and aircraft work areas clean
  • Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment
  • Coordinate movement of aircraft as required
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Licence: A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) licence required
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Valid driver's licence required
  • 6 years of aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical and/or mechanical)
  • Preferred: previous Gulfstream and/or corporate aircraft experience
  • Advanced knowledge of inspection and maintenance procedures for various aircraft models and systems
  • Advanced knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials (maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues, Service Bulletins, structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, airworthiness directives and similar)
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Pay: the base compensation range for this role is $43.62 - $50.89 per hour. Final compensation will be determined by several factors including minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience and location
  • Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan

Benefits

  • A total rewards package including competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programmes, paid leave and tuition assistance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Voluntary programmes such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance