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Aircraft Maintenance Technician I

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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. Role Overview Under close supervision, perform or assist with the various functions of aircraft maintenance, repair, replacement and modification of key aircraft components to ensure proper operation. The technician performs basic aircraft maintenance along with troubleshooting and repair duties. Key Responsibilities Perform assigned maintenance and servicing of 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 working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures Perform other duties as assigned Licences & Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Valid driver's licence required An FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate is accepted in place of the experience requirement Experience 2 years of aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical and/or mechanical), or an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate Requirements Actively engages and seeks learning opportunities Works well in a team environment Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English 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: 25 August 2026.

Requirements

  • Perform assigned maintenance and servicing of 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 working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Valid driver's licence required
  • An FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate is accepted in place of the experience requirement
  • 2 years of aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical and/or mechanical), or an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate
  • Actively engages and seeks learning opportunities
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English