Structural Mechanic Trainee
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Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. Entry level position. Strong mechanical aptitude. Enrollment in a Technical Aviation program preferred. Essential communication skills include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, and listening and computer keyboard skills.
Position Purpose:
This is an entry-level position in which the individual will be trained in the processes related to the manufacturing and/or service of our aircraft. In a team environment, under direct supervision, perform a variety of structural assembly operations.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Under specific instruction and guidance, perform fitting of detail parts and basic drilling and riveting operations using basic mechanic hand tools (pneumatic drills, rivet gun, counter sinks, reamers and files, etc.).
Ensure parts and work content meets the instructions of assigned manufacturing employee and/or Quality Control Inspector.
Learn to read work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets to determine sequence of operation and work requirement.
Align and assemblies parts to be riveted using holding fixtures, pins, clamps and fasteners.
Observe and assist to become familiar with parts and assemblies, then works with decreasing supervision as experience is gained.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
Proficiency in current personal computer based software.
Must be available to work any shift.
Must be able to lift and transport objects up to 40 pounds.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 236933
Category: Operations
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 11/30/2026
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.
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Qualifications
- Requirements
- This is an entry-level position in which the individual will be trained in the processes related to the manufacturing and/or service of our aircraft. In a team environment, under direct supervision, perform a variety of structural assembly operations.
- Job Description
- Under specific instruction and guidance, perform fitting of detail parts and basic drilling and riveting operations using basic mechanic hand tools (pneumatic drills, rivet gun, counter sinks, reamers and files, etc.).
- Ensure parts and work content meets the instructions of assigned manufacturing employee and/or Quality Control Inspector.
- Learn to read work orders, blueprints, and specification sheets to determine sequence of operation and work requirement.
- Align and assemblies parts to be riveted using holding fixtures, pins, clamps and fasteners.
- Observe and assist to become familiar with parts and assemblies, then works with decreasing supervision as experience is gained.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to read a scale and perform basic shop math.
- Read and comprehend basic documents and instructions.
- Must have essential personal skills, which include an aptitude for hands-on craftwork, a professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to work with people and to meet demanding schedules.
- Must demonstrate good housekeeping and safety practices.
- Proficiency in current personal computer based software.
- Must be available to work any shift.
- Must be able to lift and transport objects up to 40 pounds.
- This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Additional Information
- Requisition Number: 236933
- Category: Operations
- Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
- Shift: First
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Posting End Date: 11/30/2026
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required. Entry level position. Strong mechanical aptitude. Enrollment in a Technical Aviation program preferred. Essential communication skills include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, and listening and computer keyboard skills.
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