The role requires close coordination with engineering and quality, ensuring regulatory compliance ... Showing superior tech skill, remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary ...
The role requires close coordination with engineering and quality, ensuring regulatory compliance ... Showing superior tech skill, remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary ...
The role requires close coordination with engineering and quality, ensuring regulatory compliance ... Showing superior tech skill, remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary ...
The role requires close coordination with engineering and quality, ensuring regulatory compliance ... Showing superior tech skill, remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary ...
Four-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in materials management and quality preferred. Possess analytical and technical skills required ...
Four-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in materials management and quality preferred. Possess analytical and technical skills required ...
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... flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What You ... ThePrincipal Controls System Engineer will monitor and perform routine diagnostic checks on ...
... flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What You ... The Principal Controls System Engineer will monitor and perform routine diagnostic checks on ...
... flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What You ... The Principal Controls System Engineer will monitor and perform routine diagnostic checks on ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... with engineering and quality, and ensure all work meets regulatory, safety, and quality ... Remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate ...
... flight controls, radar, communications and weapons, power distribution, etc. This includes the ... Maintenance Engineering * 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel ...
... flight controls, radar, communications and weapons, power distribution, etc. This includes the ... Maintenance Engineering * 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
... flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore. Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support. Key Responsibilities ...
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What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Flight Controls Engineer?
Flight Controls Engineers spend their days developing, testing, and refining control systems that manage an aircraft’s stability and response. They often work closely with multidisciplinary teams including software developers, test pilots, and systems engineers to design algorithms and validate performance both in simulation and on real hardware. Regular tasks may include modeling flight dynamics, analyzing data from test flights, troubleshooting system anomalies, and preparing technical documentation. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and collaboration to ensure that flight control systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards.
What is a Flight Controls Engineer job?
A Flight Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing flight control systems that manage an aircraft's behavior in flight. This includes working on software, hardware, and control laws to ensure stability, performance, and safety. They collaborate with aerospace engineers, pilots, and regulatory agencies to meet industry standards. Their role often involves simulation, modeling, and real-world testing to refine control systems.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Flight Controls Engineer position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Flight Controls Engineer, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, control systems theory, and experience with flight dynamics modeling, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, control law development tools, and industry certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or familiarity with DO-178C/DO-254 standards is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help distinguish high performers in collaborative aviation environments. These skills are essential to ensure the safe, reliable design and integration of advanced flight control systems in modern aircraft.
Aircraft Component Repair Technician Senior - Structures
Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationSavannah, GA
Full-time
Posted 28 days ago
Gulfstream Aerospace rating
8.7
Based on 175 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
13th of 60 rated aerospace companies
Job description
Aircraft Component Repair Technician Senior - Structures in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
*Structures Shop Multiple Shifts*
We are seeking a Senior Structural Aircraft Technician to serve as a technical expert in performing and overseeing complex inspection, repair, and modification of aircraft structures in an MRO environment. Responsibilities include advanced interpretation and application of technical data such as the Aircraft Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), leading complex repairs and damage assessments, and providing guidance to technicians across all skill levels. The role requires close coordination with engineering and quality, ensuring regulatory compliance and airworthiness standards are met, and driving first-time quality, process improvement, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate demonstrates expert-level structural knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor and develop others.
Aircraft component repair experience required
- Mastery of advanced skills, procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
- Showing superior technical skill and competence, perform, instruct, and oversee repair of mech and elect 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, eng dispositions, and other authorized maintenance data. 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. doc to perform functional and operational tests of mech and elect acft components for return to service or for initial cert for new products.
- Inspect all detail parts using blueprints, component and/or overhaul manuals and other required. maintenance data to ensure conformity requirements are met.
- Showing superior tech skill, remove skins and related components on flight controls and secondary structure components, locate and install/reinstall parts.
- Demonstrate mastery of repair techniques and concepts using acceptable practices including troubleshooting, soldering and application of protective coatings.
- Demonstrate expertise in use, maintenance, and calibration requirements of precision measuring and inspect tools.
- Maintain and utilize all required. paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.
- Mastery of shop material and component flow through via work orders in accordance with Repair Station requirements.
- Comply with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regs.
- Lay-out, remove, fabricate and/or install major and minor repairs to flight controls and other secondary structure components using honeycomb core sandwich construction techniques, composite repair techniques, test bench procedures, hydraulic press procedures, and servicing carts. .
- Fabricate and repair sheetmetal and associated mech parts, components and/or equipment by rolling, shrinking, stretching, braking, riveting or other mech means. .
- Remove & install APUs and perform all required. APU maintenance for ALL GAC acft models. .
- Provide tech support to Customer Support Coordinators and Tech Services. .
- Perform complex troublehshooting and subsequent repairs to electronic assemblies and subassemblies by removing and replacing circuit components, either through hole or surface mount, using acceptable soldering and circuit repair techniques. .
- Fabricate and repair wiring and electrical assemblies and harnesses utilizing acceptable repair and fabrication processes including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wires. .
- Perform, in conjunction with QC Reps, mass weight and balance on repaired flight controls using blueprints and required. FAA Repair Station forms. .
- Assist with training Acft Component Repair Techs. .
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 233246
Category: Service Center
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: Multiple Shifts
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 06/19/2026
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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