Aircraft Support Manager

Gulfstream; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream is seeking a candidate to direct hangar support activities, coordinating Avionics, Paint, Interiors or Maintenance to ensure timely delivery and high safety/quality standards. Requires a Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance or related field and a minimum of six years in aviation with three in support functions.

An A&P license plus four years of related experience can offset the degree; reading blueprints and QC policy knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance or related field; equivalent experience.
• 6 years aviation experience including 3 years in Avionics, Paint, Interiors or Maintenance on large or mid-size cabin aircraft.
• A&P license plus 4 years of related aircraft experience may offset the degree.
• Ability to read blueprints and design drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of QC policies and related data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain milestone schedules for multiple projects using available resources and staffing.
• Implement corrective actions to reduce man-hours and material costs and eliminate waste.
• Coordinate with other departments and external customers on problems, schedule deviations and quality variances.
• Ensure root causes are defined and permanent corrective actions implemented.
• Provide training, reports, and budgeting input for product lines; monitor department performance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

QC policies

English proficiency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance

Job description

Overview

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 world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Preferred interior knowledge of in-production aircraft (G500, G600, G650, G800 & G700) but not required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in aviation maintenance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

6 years aviation experience to include three (3) years of experience in one or more of the support functions (Avionics, Paint, Interior or Maintenance) on large or mid-size cabin aircraft.

An A&P license and four (4) years of related aircraft experience in addition to the six (6) years experience may offset the Bachelor's degree.

Position Purpose

Direct and coordinate all aspects of a hangar support function to ensure timely and cost-effective fulfillment of delivery schedules and optimum safety and quality standards.

Support areas include: Avionics, Paint, Interiors or Maintenance.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Manage support area efforts to develop and maintain milestone schedules of multiple projects through utilization of available resources and proper staffing. Develop new methods and procedures and implement corrective action plans to ensure delivery of aircraft on schedule; reduce man-hours and material costs; identify and eliminate waste. Maintain effective relationships and integrative activities with other departments on all pertinent Service Center matters; ensure two-way information exchange, between internal and external customers, with respect to problems, schedule deviations, and quality variances. Ensure root causes of problems are defined and permanent corrective action is implemented. Ensure that department personnel are informed and trained on product line systems and procedures, roles, and responsibilities. Prepare reports, forecasts, charts, and historical data as required for all aspects of all product lines. Develop and monitor area training requirements. Review, adjust, and approve all product line proposals and WCR’s. Plan and control department budget performance, demonstrating creativity, foresight, and mature business ethics in solving financial problems. Coordinate with material department to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials. Provide information to internal and external customers, as needed, to include quoting, renderings, manpower allocation, and billing disputes. Additional Functions: Promote safety and good housekeeping standards and monitor repair station compliance. Perform administrative and personnel functions as required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to read blueprints, design drawings, and have basic understanding of Service Center equipment.

Thorough knowledge of QC policies, procedures, and all related technical data.

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: 234795

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/11/2026