Field Service Representative - California

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation seeks a Field Service Representative for California. The role requires frequent travel (up to 75%) and involves serving as a technical liaison to customers, coordinating with internal teams, and delivering timely aircraft support.

A Bachelor's in Aviation maintenance or related field is required with 5 years of combined experience; A&P license preferred. Candidates must possess a valid passport; FAA A&P preferred; prior customer support experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation maintenance or related field; 5 years combined experience.
• A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred.
• Prior customer support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert providing customer aircraft support in person or via phone/email.
• Coordinate between TechOps, FAST, vendor reps, and customer to resolve issues.
• Act as regional SME on Gulfstream aircraft maintenance and support operations.
• Relay technical information and status to customers, escalating issues as needed.
• Provide guidance on installation, service, repair, and maintenance of Gulfstream systems.

Skills

Customer service

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation maintenance or related field

A&P license (preferred)

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Employment Type: Full-time

Field Service Representative - California

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.

The ability to travel frequently is required. An FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid passport. Prior customer support experience is preferred. Experience with multiple Gulfstream large-cabin and mid-cabin aircraft is highly desired. Area of Responsibility: The primary area of responsibility will be California. However, the area of responsibility may extend beyond this region at management’s discretion. This is a telework position that requires 75% of travel.

The compensation range for this role is $109,808 - $121,366

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

Bachelor's Degree Aviation maintenance or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 years combined experience. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Position Purpose: The Field Service Representative (FSR) is the customer's regional contact for obtaining technical guidance from Gulfstream's Customer Support network. The FSR, working with minimal supervision, is responsible for facilitating comprehensive, professional, and timely solutions to customer's technical issues/needs.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Technical expert that primarily provides customer Aircraft On Ground (AOG) & non-AOG Support in person, or via phone/email. During AOGs, assesses and identifies local operator’s technical abilities to support transient GAC aircraft and coordinates support between TechOps, FAST, vendor’s reps, and customer. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in local customs/traditions to help resolve technical support events.
• Work with Customer Operational Readiness (COR) to ensure a smooth transition of EIS deliveries by supporting COR briefings and addressing all issues and discrepancies associated with new aircraft operations.
• Technical liaison between Gulfstream and customer, maintaining clear communications of aircraft support status during events. Escalates sensitive customer technical issues/complaints to GAC Management facilitating mutually beneficial resolutions. Face to Face interactions with operators on technical issues and support events in region.
• Regional contact for obtaining technical support from Gulfstream’s Customer Support. Provide problem resolution support for all of Gulfstream product lines by organizing and managing logistics, resources and vendors to repair aircraft anywhere in the world on any day and at any time.
• Provide guidance to customers on complex technical tasks and the proper installation, service, repair, replacement, modification and maintenance of equipment and/or systems which are part of or are used in conjunction with all company products.
• Technical data gathering/communication including: Service Fleet Status squawks for technical event troubleshooting actions & details; Operational difficulties and recommended changes to procedures or systems; Submit Abnormal Situation Reports (ASR) when scheduled passenger trips are impacted due to significant incidents, accidents and operational events; Technical information related to maintenance and operational problems for correction and resolution; Coordinates non-technical requests and escalations to Account Managers or responsible business units.
• Responsible for developing skills and experience associated with the responsibilities of a Sr Field Service Representative.
• Provide the Operations Manager with timely and accurate reports regarding any significant issues, events and changes to assigned area customers, as well as, recommendations for authoring, maintaining, and editing Field Service Departmental Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) to reflect Job responsibilities, accuracy, and improvements based on lessons learned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• A & P license and 4 years of related aircraft experience in addition to 5 years combined experience in following area(s) may offset the Bachelor degree: GAC FSR, GAC EIS Rep, TechOps Specialist, Technician whom maintain/repair one or more GAC A/C including scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, AOG, logistics, and routine servicing.
• Formal maintenance training on all in-production Gulfstream model aircraft highly desirable.
• Use/apply technical data (manuals, drawings, schematics, etc.).
• Integrated digital avionics and electrical systems maintenance and diagnostics experience is highly desirable.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236331

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 75%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/19/2026

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

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