Aircraft Technician 1

Gulfstream Aerospace
tuition assistance
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Feb 11, 2025
*This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!* Aircraft Technician 1in GAC St. Louis Unique Skills: Aircraft experience preferred. The compensation range for this role is $24.26 - $28.31 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location. Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes: * Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage * Life and disability insurance * Retirement savings plan * Employee assistance plan * Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance. Education and Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required. FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or 2 years of aviation maintenance experience. . Valid Driver's License required. Position Purpose: The Aircraft Technician I, under close supervision, performs or assists with inspection, maintenance, and repair of basic aircraft systems and structures. Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: Communicate as required. to receive and understand work assignments. Perform basic aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under close supervision. Assist with movement of aircraft as required. Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paper work 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 when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.) . Ensure all customer property is properly protected. Additional Functions: Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks. . Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered. . Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use. . Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required. and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk. . In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. . Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements: Working knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Additional Information Requisition Number: 224926 Posting Type: Internal-External Department: J2303-STL Compl Build Category: Service Center Percentage of Travel: None Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Salary Grade:N7 Number of Openings: 2 Posting End Date: 03/31/2025 Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee. Legal Information \| Site Utilities \| Contacts \| Sitemap Copyright 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics 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 #LI-RF1