Gulfstream Aerospace

The Gulfstream Aerospace DoD SkillBridge program offers internship opportunities for Active Duty Service Members of all branches for up to 180 days prior to their separation. Our program is not limited to specific positions and includes a wide variety of internships for all levels of experience and technical backgrounds. Upon successful completion of the internship, the candidate will be considered for direct employment. Through this program, we're able to work directly with those considering their next step after military service. When you join the Gulfstream team through SkillBridge, you’ll apply your skills and experiences to help us meet our mission — creating and delivering the finest aviation experience.

Aircraft Component TechnicianEducation and Experience RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED required. Must possess basic understanding of shop math. Sheetmetal (production and/or fabrication) and/or hydraulic overhaul experience preferred.. Basic knowledge and experience with electrical theory and wiring preferred..Position Purpose:Under close supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.Job DescriptionPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:Develop and apply basic 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, On The Job Training (OJT), and other authorized maintenance data. All activities to be in accordance with Repair Station requirements ensuring all parts and assemblies meet conformance.Set up 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.Maintain and utilize all required. paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.Maintain a clean and orderly work area including test equipment and peripherals.Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.Additional Functions:Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate and install/reinstall parts. .Remove and install APUs and perform all required. APU maintenance for all Gulfstream aircraft models. Read and understand Gulfstream and Honeywell Maintenance Manuals regarding APU maintenance and repair. .Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mechanical means. .Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires. .Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings. .

Each SkillBridge opportunity will have its own unique requirements. The candidate will have to meet minimum job description requirements to be eligible.