Repair and Overhaul Shop Lead

Gulfstream; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a maintenance supervisor to plan and coordinate tasks within the MRO shops, reporting daily status to management. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, an FAA A&P license (or ability to obtain repairman certificate within 30 days), and about 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience.

Strong leadership, organization, and communication are essential. You’ll work cross-functionally to meet schedules, manage manpower, and drive process improvements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA A&P license or ability to obtain repairman certificate within 30 days.
• 7 years experience in aircraft maintenance/aviation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks and scheduling for MRO shops.
• Assign manpower and monitor daily status to management.
• Ensure compliance with repair station regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Lead shop personnel and drive Lean initiatives to improve safety and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA A&P license

Job description

Unique Skills

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.

Gulfstream aircraft wheel & brake repair experience preferred. Strong organizational skills and demonstrated leadership.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. FAA A&P license or be able to obtain a repairman certificate within 30 days of start date. 7 years experience in aircraft maintenance/aviation.

Position Purpose: Under general supervision from management, plans and coordinates all tasks as assigned within the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul shops and provides daily status reports to management as necessary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling tasks


• Assigning manpower


• Working across business units to solve problems


• Resolving discrepancies


• Reporting required performance metrics and other repair station operations to repair station leadership

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Works within the Gulfstream Aerospace Service and Production environments to coordinate all physical and regulatory requirements related to aircraft and/or aircraft component maintenance.


2. Reviews work performed and ensures completion of applicable forms and records necessary for compliance with Repair Station regulatory requirements and Corporate Standards.


3. Plans, schedules, and arranges completion of tasks in order to meet all MRO schedules.


4. Arranges technical training as required and ensures applicable PQL qualifications are kept current for subordinates.


5. Provides input to performance appraisals to area management for review.


6. Applies 6S and Lean Initiatives to ensure shops are meeting production requirements, work areas remain clean, uncluttered, and safe.


7. Leads and instructs shop personnel in proper procedures and techniques.


8. Ensures all work performed by assigned team complies with all required documentation including Component Maintenance Manuals, drawings, blueprints, Computerized Maintenance Procedures, and all other applicable required documentation.


9. Supports process improvement through lean initiatives and other tools to enhance efficiency, safety, and production.


10. Ensures assigned team maintains and uses all required paperwork in accordance with FAA Repair Station requirements.


11. Ensures assigned team complies with all company and legislative environmental health and safety regulations.


12. Identifies and resolves gaps within processes to ensure continuity of operations within the framework of repair station requirements.

Additional Functions:

1. Evaluates workload, actual and projected schedule, parts availability, current and estimated manpower to determine adjustments to manpower requirements; makes manpower change recommendations to management.


2. Establishes and fosters an environment of innovation and Lean thinking. Uses and encourages use of Lean tools and techniques to improve safety and repair processes, increase efficiency, and realize cost savings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

1. Must have demonstrated leadership ability and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.


2. Ability to read and interpret all required maintenance and regulatory docs.


3. Must demonstrate expertise in operating all tools, test equipment and/or material handling equipment relevant to the area of responsibility.


4. Must be able to operate specialized tooling.


5. Must possess a good understanding of shop math.


6. Must be proficient in use of commercial and proprietary software packages and apps.


7. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236287

Category: Materials

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/13/2026