RS Wheel&Brake Tech I £5000 Sign On

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We are looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

About Our Group: We are a regional service center supporting our customers on multiple lines of our Gulfstream aircraft for ongoing maintenance and support. We provide continued customer support around the globe.

Previous experience working on aircraft components preferable. Must possess basic mechanical skills, including the use of hand tools. Proficient operation of all tools/equipment in the department including glass bead and carboblast machines. Must possess a basic understanding of shop math. Experience in one of the following or other related experience: Sheet metal, hydraulic, Wheel, Brake overhaul.

Position Purpose: Under moderate supervision, repair and certify aircraft wheel and brake assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complying with all corporate or local company procedures.
• Highlight to the supervisor any procedures that require amending.
• Setting up, operating and cleaning all the necessary wheel & brake bay equipment and tooling.
• Maintaining all components or parts using the required CMMs.
• Maintain and utilise all required paperwork in accordance with UK CAA requirements.
• Develop and apply basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization.
• Perform repairs of mechanical 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 and other authorized maintenance data.
• 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.
• Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting.
• Issue an authorized release certificate for components worked under the company component capability listing.
• Maintain and utilize all required paperwork in accordance with CAA/FAA/EASA RS 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:

• Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
• Utilize training and tools to effectively troubleshoot complex electrical circuits and/or systems during component repair process.
• Where competent (experience based) assist with training onboarding Aircraft Component Repair I Technicians, must attend train the trainer course.
• Resolve routine questions and problems, referring the more complex issues to higher levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.