Aviation Technician I for Wheels and Brakes £5000 Sign On in GAC Farnborough
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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 are a global company where our R&D through delivery to customers is done in the United States, but we provide continued customer support around the globe.
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Previous experience working on aircraft components is preferable.
£5000 Sign on Bonus
Education and Experience Requirements
Other 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 have a basic understanding of shop math. Experience in one of the following or related fields: 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.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for complying with all corporate or local company procedures.
2. Highlight to the supervisor any procedures that require amending.
3. Setting up, operating, and cleaning all necessary wheel & brake bay equipment and tooling.
4. Maintaining all components or parts using the required CMMs.
5. Maintain and utilise all required paperwork in accordance with UK CAA requirements.
6. Develop and apply basic skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization.
7. 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, manuals, vendor documents, verbal instructions, engineering dispositions, and other authorized maintenance data, including OJT, ensuring all parts and assemblies meet conformance.
8. Set up and operate necessary test equipment for functional and operational tests of mechanical and electrical aircraft components for return to service.
9. Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices, including troubleshooting.
10. Issue an authorized release certificate for components worked under the company component capability listing, after demonstrating proven experience, attending training, passing exams, and approval by QC.
11. Maintain and utilize all required paperwork in accordance with CAA/FAA/EASA RS requirements.
12. Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including test equipment and peripherals.
13. Comply with all company and legislative environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Additional Functions:
1. Demonstrate effective repair techniques, including soldering and application of protective coatings.
2. Utilize training and tools to troubleshoot complex electrical circuits or systems during component repair.
3. Assist with training onboarding aircraft component repair technicians, attending train-the-trainer courses as needed.
4. Resolve routine questions and problems, referring complex issues to higher levels.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 227196
Category: Service Center
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 08/29/2025
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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.
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