Advanced Composites Technician 3 in GAC St. Louis
Unique Skills:
At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the worlds finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.
An Advanced Composites Technician III must have a high level of technical expertise in composite materials, repair processes, structural fabrication, tooling, and inspection methods. They should be able to to interpret drawings and demonstrate knowledge of, and capability with, layup procedures, curing, bonding and finishing processes, while ensuring strict compliance with safety standards, OEM procedures and regulatory requirements. Employee should be able to effectively communicate, problem solve, and work as a team toward suspenses and common goals.
The compensation range for this role is $27.71 - $32.33 per hour.
Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.
Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee assistance plan
- Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. Basic computer skills. 3 years related composite experience. Ability to work with composite resins and materials. Requires ability to read and interpret blueprints. Must be able to use mathematical formulas to solve dimensional problems using fractions and decimals.
Position Purpose:
Under minimal supervision, perform one or more of the following composite part manufacturing functions: complex lay-up, cutting, bagging, autoclave, trimming, and/or complex repairs, in a production environment. Provide specialized technical assistance and interact with team members to resolve manufacturing issues.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Manufacture a wide variety of composite aircraft parts to meet manufacturing specifications, in a team oriented work environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of the Manufacturing Competencies at the appropriate level in the Employee Effectiveness Review.
- Proficient at reading work orders, blueprints, GAC specifications, lofts, sketches and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations.
- Must be skilled in the use of special tools and equipment to include precision measuring devices such as 6" scale, 1" micrometer, 6" dial caliper.
- Check all work and ensure a defect free assembly prior to inspection.
- Maintain and use all logs and records. Example: MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs, DR/DI, etc.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company FOD and 5S programs, and comply with all safety regulations.
- Support Lean activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- Must be able to work any shift.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 232273
Category: Operations
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 04/17/2026
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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