Flight Test Aircraft Maintenance Technician V A&P - Second Shift
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United StatesJob 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 Perform various technical functions of aircraft maintenance, repair, replacement and modification of key aircraft components to ensure proper operation. The role demonstrates expertise in aircraft maintenance and performs troubleshooting and repair duties requiring a high degree of accuracy and skill, supporting flight test activity on second shift. 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, and store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely Follow standard operating procedures and job safety analyses (JSAs) 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 for 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 the movement of aircraft as required Act on behalf of the Lead as needed Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures 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 the English language Licences & Qualifications A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) licence required Valid driving licence required Experience High school diploma or GED required 8 years of aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical and/or mechanical), to include 4 years of relevant Gulfstream aircraft experience Previous experience on live Gulfstream aircraft preferred Additional Information Job category: Service Center Travel: None Shift: Second Employment type: Full-time Posting end date: 4 September 2026 Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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, and store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely
- Follow standard operating procedures and job safety analyses (JSAs) 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 for 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 the movement of aircraft as required
- Act on behalf of the Lead as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures
- 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 the English language
- A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) licence required
- Valid driving licence required
- High school diploma or GED required
- 8 years of aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical and/or mechanical), to include 4 years of relevant Gulfstream aircraft experience
- Previous experience on live Gulfstream aircraft preferred