Fleet Technical Manager- Large Cabin (Gulfstream)

inMy Jet; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Fleet Technical Manager specializing in Gulfstream Large Cabin aircraft to lead reliability and dispatch for the G450/G500/G650/G700 fleet. You will provide technical guidance and coordinate maintenance activities across the control center, ensuring timely responses to issues.

You will work with OEMs to improve fleet reliability, reduce operating costs, and support AOG recovery as part of a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P).
• Experience with large cabin Gulfstream fleets required.
• FAR Part 135 maintenance knowledge preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office and maintenance systems expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to control center teams on request.
• Oversee maintenance coordination for scheduled and unscheduled work.
• Drive continuous improvement in aircraft availability and dispatch reliability.
• Collaborate with vendors and OEMs to address reliability concerns.
• Develop rapid, cost-effective solutions to operational problems.
• Assist maintenance providers in troubleshooting complex issues.
• Review inspections, customer bulletins and OEM service changes.
• Report to the Lead Fleet Technical Manager and support cross-functional groups.

Skills

Gulfstream G450/G500/G650/G700

AOG coordination

FAR Part 135 maintenance

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

FAA A&P license

Bachelor's degree desired

Tools

CAMP maintenance program

Gulfstream manuals

Job description

Job descriptionFlexjet is hiring a Fleet Technical Manager specializing in Large Cabin aircraft, specifically Gulfstream, to join our maintenance organization at Flexjet's facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The selected candidate will primarily focus on our growing Gulfstream G450/500/650/700 fleet of aircraft. The key responsibilities include managing fleet reliability and daily dispatch operations, offering troubleshooting and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) recovery support to the maintenance control center, and collaborating with fleet OEM technical support to address and enhance fleet reliability concerns.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to various support groups of the control center when requested.• Oversee coordination of maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance as well as follow-up procedures for delays and cancellations.• Drive continuous improvement in aircraft availability, dispatch reliability, operating costs, and owner satisfaction with the Flexjet Technical Working Group process while also working with vendors and aircraft OEM representatives.• Work in cross-functional environment to develop immediate and cost-effective solutions to operational problems.• Assist maintenance providers and maintenance coordinators in troubleshooting complex aircraft maintenance issues.• Review inspection programs, customer bulletins, and aircraft service changes issued by OEMs.• Reports to the Lead Fleet Technical Manager.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required.• Bachelor’s degree in related field is desired; and/or 10 years of experience in an aviation environment.• Minimum of 5 years working with large cabin, Gulfstream G450/G500/G650/G700 experience.• Must have working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).• Must have working knowledge of Gulfstream Aircraft Service Changes and Customer Bulletins• General and Business Aviation experience preferred.• Experience with Gulfstream and Rolls Royce systems and operations.REQUIRED SKILLS• Must have experience of Gulfstream G450/500/650/700 aircraft.• Must be familiar with multiple OEM and maintenance programs• Must be familiar with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)• Working knowledge of FAR Part 135 maintenance preferred.• Working knowledge of aircraft inspection programs (Chapters 4-5)• Must be familiar with Gulfstream manuals and familiar with Rolls Royce manuals• Ability to monitor trends, identify recurring aircraft discrepancies and drive long-term reliability recommendations• Must be familiar with CAMP maintenance program• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs.• Ability to function effectively individually or as a team member.• Successful candidate will be highly motivated individual and a self-starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraints.• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.• Must be willing to work flexible schedules.Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.