Completions Certification Tech Spec II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Appleton, WI seeks a Completions Certification Tech Spec II to lead complex engineering certification efforts. You will guide 14 CFR 25 compliance, participate in major design changes and STC projects, and mentor juniors while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Required are a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in engineering compliance, with strong writing and communication skills for plans, reports and correspondence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or technical field.
• 10 years in a specific technical discipline or 15 years across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with FAA/ODA related processes and regulatory reviews.
• Ability to develop and review certification plans and substantiation data.
• Strong written communication for ICA, plans and compliance reports.
• Experience with major design changes, STC projects, and alterations.

Responsibilities

• Lead selection of methods and evaluation criteria for complex issues.
• Provide technical guidance and act as authority in the field.
• Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Balance technical objectives with cost and schedule considerations.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure compliant certification programs.
• Mentor junior staff on compliance requirements for major changes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Structural engineering design

FAA DER/ODA experience

14 CFR 25 compliance knowledge

EASA CS 25 regulatory knowledge

Certification methods of compliance

Engineering change project management

Certification plans and substantiation

Review of design data and substantiant

Mentorship and leadership

ODA concepts understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred ( Masters/PhD in related field)

Job description

Completions Certification Tech Spec II in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills:

• Experience in mechanical and/or structural engineering design is preferred.
• Current or previous delegation as FAA DER or ODA unit member EAR is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of 14 CFR part 25 regulatory compliance requirements under 14 CFR part 21 certification procedures.
• Experience with EASA processes and CS 25 regulatory requirements is preferred. (experience with other foreign authorities is also acceptable).
• Proficient at determination and application of certification methods of compliance to the airworthiness standards.
• Experience working and managing engineering type design change projects, new/amended STC projects, major repairs and alterations is required.
• Experience developing and reviewing certification plans with minimal oversight and providing guidance for appropriate methods of compliance.
• Experience in understanding FAA requirements conveyed via Issue Papers for Special Conditions, Equivalent Levels of Safety findings, and Unsafe Features or Characteristics, and ability to aid in developing applicant positions in their response.
• Ability to review and understand engineering design data and associated substantiation data to ensure compliance is appropriately shown.
• Collaborative teamwork skills and ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Ability to provide mentorship to more junior coworkers on determination of compliance requirements for moderately complex major design change projects for all the skill discussed above.
• Understanding of Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) principles.
• Previous experience working with a delegated organization (ODA, DAS, DOA) is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of conformity process is desired.
• Strong communication and written composition skills essential for authoring technical documents (ICA, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Certification Plans, Summary Compliance Reports, Correspondence, Project Statements, etc.).

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose:

Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
2. Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
3. Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
4. Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .
5. Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .
6. Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .

Additional Functions:

1. Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred.
2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236795

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J0129-Engineering

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:E9

Number of Openings: 1

Posting End Date: 11/20/2026

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