CS Aircraft Support Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a CS Aircraft Support Manager for the Landing Gear shop. Lead repair and overhaul operations with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery, coordinating with Avionics, Paint, Interiors, and Maintenance teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in aviation maintenance, 6+ years in aviation, and experience reading blueprints and applying engineering dispositions for precise scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance or related field.
• 6 years aviation experience including 3 years in one or more support functions on large or mid-size cabin aircraft.
• A&P license and four years of related aircraft experience may offset the Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage support area efforts to develop and maintain milestone schedules of multiple projects.
• Develop new methods and procedures; implement corrective actions to meet delivery schedules.
• Maintain relationships with other departments; ensure two-way information exchange on problems and quality variances.
• Ensure root causes are defined and permanent corrective action is implemented.
• Inform and train department personnel on product line systems and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Quality

Project scheduling

Blueprint reading

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance

A&P license

Job description

CS Aircraft Support Managerin GAC Texas RO

Seeking a motivated and experienced Leader for our Landing Gear & Hydraulic Repair Operations. Proven Leader with experience in managing teams with focus on Safety and Quality.

About This Group

Our business is building out a team dedicated to components for repair and overhaul in Fort Worth, Texas.

About This Role

This position is for our Landing Gear shop working on our current and legacy aircraft. Previous experience performing repair and overhaul to landing gear and hydraulic systems preferred. Experience working with manuals, blueprints, and engineering dispositions. Understand precision measuring using calipers, depth gauges, micrometers, and perform mathematical operations.

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. Other 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.

Job Description

1. Manage support area efforts to develop and maintain milestone schedules of multiple projects through utilization of available resources and proper staffing.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Ensure root causes of problems are defined and permanent corrective action is implemented.
5. Ensure that department personnel are informed and trained on product line systems and procedures, roles, and responsibilities.
6. Prepare reports, forecasts, charts and historical data as required. for all aspects of all product lines.
7. Develop and monitor area training requirements.
8. Review, adjust, and approve all product line proposals, and WCR's.
9. Plan and control department budget performance Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature business ethics in solving financial problems Make decisions that have an impact on business needs and budget targets.
10. Coordinate with material department to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials.
11. Provide information to internal and external customers, as needed, to include quoting, renderings, manpower allocation, and billing disputes.

Additional Functions

1. Promote safety and good housekeeping standards and monitor repair station compliance.
2. Perform administrative and personnel functions as required.

Other Requirements

1. Must be able to read blueprints, design drawings, and have basic understanding of Service Center equipment.
2. Thorough knowledge of QC policies, procedures and all related technical data.
3. 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.

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.