Aircraft Completions Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

11d

About The Position

Aircraft Completions Manager in GAC Savannah 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. Requires previous leadership experience. Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Aviation Maintenance or related curriculum or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
3 years related experience in an aviation, engineering or operations role
2 years People management experience with accountability and ownership of employee relations activities, including writing and delivering performance reviews, making hiring and termination recommendations, making compensation recommendations, driving employee development, etc
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft applications
Able to support customer needs during normal working hours & after (nights weekends and holidays)
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred
Requires previous leadership experience

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and meaningful communication flow between leadership and team to ensure alignment
Delivery timely Progressive Counseling when necessary to maintain safety, compliance, & appropriate behavior amongst team
Conduct regular contribution and development discussions (end-of-year and 1:1) and supports development investment for all team members
Establish & cascade departmental goals aligned with organizational goals
Ensures all work is completed in an efficient and timely manner that prioritizes requirements for safety and quality at the highest level
Responsible for the Compls outfitting of the aircraft to ensure all applicable ASCs, ADs, SBs & GAC Quality Alerts are complied with prior to delivery
Ensure Aircraft is complete & ready for delivery process to include but not limited to Exterior Paint inspection, Ground inspection and Customer Acceptance flight(s)
Establishes key delivery milestones & requirements for timely delivery & successful Entry-into-Service
Lead company Cold Soak test flights to ensure compliance with the Buyer-Approved Completion Package and fit, finish and functionality are in accordance with regulatory requirements and GAC standard for quality
Participate in customer delivery ceremony for owner (L1) & assigned team to create & commemorate exceptional completion and delivery experience
Provides GAC Sr management with formal continuous communication for each assigned compls project
Develop and execute business unit strategic plans to ensure budget, product cost, productivity, inventory levels, delivery performance and quality objectives/expectations and operational goals are met throughout dept(s)
Develops, maintains, and meets or exceeds requirements for a safe work environment; ensure stringent housekeeping, 5S standards, EHS requirements, and safety procedures and practices are followed; ensure tools/equipment meet safety requirements; lead trend and root cause analysis and accident investigations
Current working knowledge of applicable FAA, EASA, CAAC and other civil aviation authority regulations & certification requirements; familiarity with international certification requirements as applicable to aircraft outfitting
Models and reinforces safety and quality as priority
Execute pay planning for team
Hires and onboards new team members to support overall success in organization
Perform other duties as assigned