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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for aircraft component engineer in the United States is $80,789.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $95,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Aircraft Component Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and improving the individual parts and systems that make up an aircraft. They ensure that components such as engines, landing gear, avionics, and structural elements meet strict safety and performance standards. Their work often involves collaborating with other engineers, conducting analyses, and resolving technical issues to ensure airworthiness and compliance with aviation regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aircraft component engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Aircraft Component Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering or a related field, with expertise in component design, materials science, and regulatory standards. Familiarity with CAD software, finite element analysis tools, and certification processes like FAA/EASA Part 21 is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help professionals excel in this role. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of aircraft components in a highly regulated industry.

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Aircraft Component Engineers often collaborate with specialists in avionics, materials science, and manufacturing, which can lead to challenges in aligning technical requirements and project timelines. Effective communication and a clear understanding of each discipline's priorities are crucial to ensure that component designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. Additionally, balancing cost constraints with innovation can be demanding, making adaptability and strong problem-solving skills essential for success in this role.

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Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Weekend Day

Fort Worth, TX

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Aviation • 10K+ employees
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Aircraft Component Repair Tech II - Weekend Day in  GAC Texas RO


Unique Skills:

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Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunitiesAbout This Group

Our business is building out a team dedicated to components for repair and overhaul in Fort Worth, Texas.

About This Role

Position is for an Experienced Hydraulic technician in component repair and overhaul or equivalent experience.  Experience disassembling, repairing, rebuilding, and testing of reservoirs and actuators on a test bench preferred. Work is primarily weekend shift after initial training, but applicant needs to be flexible to work a different shift as needed based on business needs. 


 

Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. Able to interpret blueprints, engrg docs and use precision measuring tools. Proficient operation of all tools/equip in the dept incl glass bead & carboblast machines. Must possess basic understanding of shop math. 2 years experience in one of the following or other related experience: Sheetmetal, hydraulic overhaul, electrical/electronic harness buildup, electrical systems troubleshooting, battery servicing, APU removal, installation, and servicing. Position Purpose: Under moderate supervision, repair and overhaul internal and external aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and components in accordance with Gulfstream Repair Station requirements.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
  1. Apply basic and some advance skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization.
  2. 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, and other authorized maintenance data. All activities to be in accordance with Repair Station requirements ensuring all parts and assemblies meet conformance.
  3. Set up, maintain, 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.
  4. Inspect all detail parts using blueprints, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required. maintenance data to ensure conformity requirements are met.
  5. Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate and install/reinstall parts.
  6. Demonstrate effective repair techniques using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
  7. Maintain and utilize all required. paperwork in accordance with FAA RS requirements.
  8. Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  9. Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.
Additional Functions:
  1. Lays-out, removes, fabricates and/or installs major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components(I.E: honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench operations, hydraulic press operations, servicing carts) .
  2. Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mechanical parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mechanical means. .
  3. Remove & install APUs and perform all required. APU maintenance for ALL Gulfstream aircraft models. .
  4. Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires. .
  5. Utilize training and tools to effectively troubleshoot complex electrical circuits and or systems during component repair process. .
  6. Assist with training and instructing of Acft Component Repair I Techs. .
  7. Resolves routine questions and problems, referring the more complex issues to higher levels. .
Perform other duties as assigned.This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234671

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Weekend Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/02/2026 

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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Year founded

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