Aircraft Completions Supervisor

General Dynamics Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Adoption assistance

Prepaid legal

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in St. Louis seeks an Aircraft Completions Supervisor to lead and coordinate a 10–15 person team in the maintenance and completion shop. You will ensure safety, quality, and FAA compliance while driving ongoing process improvements.

The role emphasizes scheduling, training, and problem solving to meet production targets, with collaboration across engineering, finance, and quality teams. An FAA A&P license or Repairman eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years of related technical experience. FAA A&P license or be able to obtain a Repairman Certificate within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 10–15 person team in the Compls shop and coordinate day-to-day tasks.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication between leadership and team.
• Set departmental goals and cascade them to align with organizational objectives.
• Provide Progressive Counseling to maintain safety, compliance, and behavior.
• Prioritize safety and quality; ensure FAA regulations are met in all work.
• Assign production responsibilities and schedules to meet workflow targets and FAA requirements.
• Ensure personnel are qualified and trained for duties; maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with engineering, finance, materials, and quality to meet schedules and budgets.
• Perform root cause analysis and investigations; support problem solving and cost control.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Lean Six Sigma

FAA regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA A&P license or Repairman Certificate eligibility

Job description

Aircraft Completions Supervisor in GAC St. Louis

The compensation range for this role is $45.78 - $60.09 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. 2 years of related technical experience. FAA A&P license or be able to obtain a Repairman Certificate within 30 days of start date.

Position Purpose:

The Supervisor will oversee and coordinate the work of a team. Span of control targeted at 10-15 individuals. The Supervisor will ensure that day-to-day Compls shop tasks are completed effectively and efficiently. They will handle scheduling, training, and immediate problem solving. Plans and schedules workloads, ensuring manpower and material come together supporting workflow targets. Complies with all duties and responsibilities set forth in the repair station inspection manual and the standard operating procedures manual. 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, and guiding team to high quality performance.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Ensure accurate and meaningful communication flow between leadership and team to ensure alignment .
• Conduct regular contribution and development discussions (end-of-year discussions and 1:1) and supports development investment for all team members .
• Establish and cascade departmental goals to ensure alignment with organizational goals .
• Delivery timely Progressive Counseling when necessary to maintain safety, compliance, & appropriate behavior amongst team .
• Ensures all department work is completed in an efficient and timely manner that prioritizes requirements for safety and quality at the highest level .
• Assigns production responsibilities, work plans and schedule requirements to teams to ensure that all jobs are completed in a matter that satisfies FAA regulations .
• Ensures that department personnel are qualified and trained to perform work assignments .
• Maintains a safe work environment; ensures that stringent housekeeping, 5S standards and safety procedures and practices are followed; ensures that tools/equipment meet safety requirements; leads trend and root cause analysis and accident investigations .
• Ensures all required. paperwork and documentation, such as, ADTS, CDMS, CMP cards, and R&I log, and Corridor are accomplished .
• Coordinates with engineering, finance, materials, quality and other departments to ensure that schedules and budgets are met and problems are resolved .
• Assists in troubleshooting to solve production process problems with processes and equipment already in operation while minimizing costs and preventing delivery delays .
• Promotes, encourages, and leads employees towards a continuous improvement culture. Leads the implementation of Lean Six Sigma initiatives .

Additional Functions:

• Models and reinforces safety and quality as the priority .
• Make pay planning recommendations .
• Hires and on boards new team members .
• Ensures that aircraft interiors are protected (PTP) .
• Leads efforts to continuously improve existing processes and procedures using Lean Manufacturing tools .
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. .
• By own example, sets standards for professionalism, communication, team building and recognition of team members .
• Establishes process controls to ensure a FOD free environment .
• Actively promotes healthy workforce through the utilization of the Corporate Ergonomist and EHS resources .
• Actively supports corporate initiative in resource sustainability .
• Ensures department emergency action plans support the business units Business Continuity Plan and can be executed in a timely and effective manner .
• This position performs safety sensitive activities .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and shifts when required. to meet business need.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236889

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/28/2026

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

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.