Aircraft Completions Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Aircraft Completions Managerin GAC Appleton to lead completion activities and teams.

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3 years in aviation/engineering, and 2 years in people management, with a plus for completion aircraft build experience. This is a full-time on-site role in Appleton, Wisconsin, with travel up to 25% and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering, Management, Aviation Maintenance or related field; 3 years related aviation/engineering experience.
• 2 years people management experience with accountability for employee relations activities such as performance reviews, hiring/termination recommendations, and development driving.
• Experience with completion aircraft build process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clear communication flow between leadership and team to align goals.
• Provide timely Progressive Counseling to maintain safety, compliance and appropriate behavior.
• Conduct regular performance discussions and support development investments for all team members.
• Establish and cascade departmental goals aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee aircraft outfitting to ensure compliance with ASC/AD/SBs and GAC Quality Alerts.
• Lead delivery milestones and Entry-into-Service readiness.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to meet budget, productivity, inventory, delivery and quality targets.
• Maintain a safe work environment with strict housekeeping, EHS, and safety practices.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Aviation Maintenance or related curriculum

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time

Aircraft Completions Managerin GAC Appleton

Experience with Completion aircraft build process a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Aviation Maintenance or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 3 years related experience in an aviation, engineering or operations role. 2 years People management experience with accountability and ownership of employee relations activities, including writing and delivering performance reviews, making hiring and termination recommendations, making compensation recommendations, driving employee development, etc.Position Purpose:Manages the strategic operations of teams to meet customer requirements & FAA regulations. Span of control targeted at 5-10 teams within Compls org. Interacts with internal and external customers. Seeks process and performance improvements. Accountable for maintaining the engagement of the team by establishing environment of collaboration, creating a culture of development where employees are supported in seeking growth opportunities, & guiding team to high quality performance.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and meaningful communication flow between leadership and team to ensure alignment .
• Delivery timely Progressive Counseling when necessary to maintain safety, compliance, & appropriate behavior amongst team .
• Conduct regular contribution and development discussions (end-of-year and 1:1) and supports development investment for all team members .
• Establish & cascade departmental goals aligned with organizational goals .
• Ensures all work is completed in an efficient and timely manner that prioritizes requirements for safety and quality at the highest level .
• Responsible for the Compls outfitting of the aircraft to ensure all applicable ASCs, ADs, SBs & GAC Quality Alerts are complied with prior to delivery .
• Ensure Aircraft is complete & ready for delivery process to include but not limited to Exterior Paint inspection, Ground inspection and Customer Acceptance flight(s) .
• Establishes key delivery milestones & requirements for timely delivery & successful Entry-into-Service .
• Lead company Cold Soak test flights to ensure compliance with the Buyer-Approved Completion Package and fit, finish and functionality are in accordance with regulatory requirements and GAC standard for quality .
• Participate in customer delivery ceremony for owner (L1) & assigned team to create & commemorate exceptional completion and delivery experience .
• Provides GAC Sr management with formal continuous communication for each assigned compls project .
• Develop and execute business unit strategic plans to ensure budget, product cost, productivity, inventory levels, delivery performance and quality objectives/expectations and operational goals are met throughout dept(s) .
• Develops, maintains, and meets or exceeds requirements for a safe work environment; ensure stringent housekeeping, 5S standards, EHS requirements, and safety procedures and practices are followed; ensure tools/equipment meet safety requirements; lead trend and root cause analysis and accident investigations .
• Current working knowledge of applicable FAA, EASA, CAAC and other civil aviation authority regulations & certification requirements; familiarity with international certification requirements as applicable to aircraft outfitting .

Additional Functions:

• Models and reinforces safety and quality as priority .
• Execute pay planning for team .
• Hires and onboards new team members to support overall success in organization .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft applications.
• Able to support customer needs during normal working hours & after (nights weekends and holidays).

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237089

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/22/2026

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.

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

Nearest Major Market: Appleton

Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh

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