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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Aircraft Mechanical Fitter I Night Shift £5,000 Signing BonusinGAC Farnborough

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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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The Aircraft Fitters selected for this role will work on the mechanical side for the repair and maintentance of our aircraft. Night Shift: 4X4 1900-0700.

The Aircraft Fitter I, under supervision, performs or assists with inspection, maintenance and repair of aircraft systems and structures. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Team Lead when required, as instructed by the Service Team Manager.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Communicate as required to receive and understand work assignments. Perform aircraft inspections, repairs, and modifications under supervision of certifying staff. Assist with movement of aircraft as required.
• Properly complete CMP cards, work order sign-offs, and other paper work in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
• Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
• Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment (external power carts, hydraulic power units, hydraulic lift platforms, forklifts, compressed gas cylinders, etc.).
• Ensure all customer property is properly protected.

• Use material tracking system to create parts demand, and to charge labor to Work Orders, items, and squawks.
• Properly collect and dispose of waste fuel, oil, hydraulic and de-icing fluids, and solvent rags. Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to keep shops, hangars, and aircraft work areas clean and uncluttered.
• Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment. Return items to designated storage area after use.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures. Use protective equipment as required, and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address and report unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 229163

Category: Maintenance

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: UK Shift Pattern 4x4 1900-700

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/29/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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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