RS Wheel and Brake Tech 1 (FAR) in Farnborough

Shift: M-TH 7:00-15:15 and Friday 7:00-15:00.

Education And Experience Requirements:

• GCSE required.
• 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 basic understanding of shop math.
• Experience in one of the following or other related experience: Sheetmetal, 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• 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 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 to include OJT.
• 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.
• Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting.
• Issue an authorized release certificate for components worked under the company component capability listing; must have demonstrated, proven experience to be selected and approved, attend training, pass appropriate exams and through approval by QC department.
• 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 Acft Component Repair I Techs, must attend train the trainer course.
• Resolve routine questions and problems, referring the more complex issues to higher levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

• Requisition Number: 232120
• Category: Service Center
• Percentage of Travel: None
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Posting End Date: 06/01/2026

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.