Aircraft Support Manager - Installation

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Lead and coordinate hangar support operations to ensure aircraft are delivered safely, on schedule, and within cost targets. This role oversees Avionics, Paint, Interiors, Structures, and Maintenance support functions, with a strong emphasis on Avionics Installation leadership in a dynamic Service Center environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 6 years of aviation experience, including 3 years in Avionics, Paint, Interiors, or Maintenance on large or mid-size cabin aircraft
A&P license plus 4 additional years of related aircraft experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, design drawings, and technical documentation
Thorough knowledge of Quality Control policies, procedures, and related technical data
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to read blueprints, design drawings, and have basic understanding of Service Center equipment.
Thorough knowledge of QC policies, procedures and all related technical data.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

Manage support area efforts to develop and maintain milestone schedules of multiple projects through utilization of available resources and proper staffing
Develop new methods and procedures and implement corrective action plans to ensure delivery of aircraft on schedule; reduce man-hours and material costs; identify and eliminate waste
Maintain effective relationships and integrative activities with other departments on all pertinent Service Center matters; ensure two-way information exchange, between internal and external customers, with respect to problems, schedule deviations, and quality variances
Ensure root causes of problems are defined and permanent corrective action is implemented
Ensure that department personnel are informed and trained on product line systems and procedures, roles, and responsibilities
Prepare reports, forecasts, charts and historical data as required. for all aspects of all product lines
Develop and monitor area training requirements
Review, adjust, and approve all product line proposals, and WCR’s
Plan and control department budget performance Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature business ethics in solving financial problems Make decisions that have an impact on business needs and budget targets
Coordinate with material department to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials
Provide information to internal and external customers, as needed, to include quoting, renderings, manpower allocation, and billing disputes
Promote safety and good housekeeping standards and monitor repair station compliance
Perform administrative and personnel functions as required
Perform other duties as assigned