CS Aircraft Support Manager

Gulfstream; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream in Fort Worth, TX seeks a CS Aircraft Support Manager for the Landing Gear shop, overseeing repair and overhaul operations on current and legacy aircraft. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery while guiding teams and coordinating with multiple departments.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in aviation maintenance or equivalent, plus an A&P license and extensive aviation experience, including leadership of support functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in aviation maintenance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Six years of aviation experience, including three years in support functions on large or mid-size cabin aircraft.
• An A&P license and four years of related aircraft experience may offset the degree.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate hangar support functions to meet delivery schedules with safety and quality standards.
• Develop methods and corrective actions to ensure on-time aircraft delivery and cost efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with internal/external customers and manage schedule deviations and quality variances.
• Ensure root causes are identified and permanent corrective actions implemented.
• Plan and control department budget performance and staffing.
• Coordinate with material department for timely parts delivery and proper billing.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Quality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in aviation maintenance

A&P license

Job description

CS Aircraft Support Manager (GAC Texas)

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.

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities.

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 an 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 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 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.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature business ethics in solving financial problems.
• Make decisions that have an impact on business needs and budget targets.
• 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.

Other 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.