Aircraft Completions Manager

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Aircraft Completions Manager manages the strategic operations of teams within the Completions organization to meet customer requirements and FAA regulations. The position has a targeted span of control of 5–10 teams and interacts with internal and external customers. It seeks process and performance improvements while maintaining team engagement through collaboration, employee development, and guidance toward high-quality performance. The manager oversees aircraft outfitting and completion activities to ensure compliance with applicable requirements and readiness for delivery. The role establishes delivery milestones, supports successful entry into service, leads company cold-soak test flights, communicates project status to senior management, and contributes to customer delivery ceremonies. It also develops and executes business-unit strategic plans and is accountable for budget, product cost, productivity, inventory, delivery performance, quality, safety, and operational goals. The position requires knowledge of applicable civil aviation regulations and certification requirements, including FAA, EASA, and CAAC requirements. It includes people-management responsibilities such as hiring, onboarding, employee relations, performance reviews, pay planning, and employee development. The role is full-time, first shift, based at GAC Savannah, and may require travel up to 25%. The manager must be able to support customer needs during and outside normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Aviation Maintenance, or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job’s essential functions.
At least 3 years of related experience in an aviation, engineering, or operations role.
At least 2 years of people-management experience, including accountability and ownership of employee relations activities such as writing and delivering performance reviews, making hiring and termination recommendations, making compensation recommendations, and driving employee development.
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft applications.
Ability to support customer needs during normal working hours and after hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft completions and live aircraft experience are preferred but not required.
Strong leadership experience, including leading teams, driving accountability, developing talent, and coordinating cross-functional activities.
Knowledge of SAP and CDM.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and meaningful communication between leadership and the team.
Deliver progressive counseling when necessary to maintain safety, compliance, and appropriate team behavior.
Conduct regular contribution and development discussions, including end-of-year reviews and one-on-ones, and support development investments for team members.
Establish and cascade departmental goals aligned with organizational goals.
Ensure work is completed efficiently and on time, prioritizing safety and quality.
Oversee aircraft outfitting and ensure applicable ASCs, ADs, SBs, and GAC Quality Alerts are complied with before delivery.
Ensure aircraft are complete and ready for delivery, including exterior paint inspection, ground inspection, and customer acceptance flights.
Establish key delivery milestones and requirements for timely delivery and successful entry into service.
Lead company cold-soak test flights and ensure compliance with the Buyer-Approved Completion Package, regulatory requirements, and GAC quality standards for fit, finish, and functionality.
Participate in customer delivery ceremonies for the owner (L1) and assigned team.
Provide GAC senior management with formal, ongoing communication for each assigned completions project.
Develop and execute business-unit strategic plans to meet budget, product cost, productivity, inventory, delivery, quality, and operational goals.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure housekeeping, 5S standards, EHS requirements, safety procedures, and equipment safety requirements are followed.
Lead trend and root-cause analysis and accident investigations.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable FAA, EASA, CAAC, and other civil aviation authority regulations and certification requirements.
Model and reinforce safety and quality as priorities.
Execute pay planning for the team.
Hire and onboard team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.