Aircraft Support Manager

Gulfstream • Westfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be supporting the Avionics Install department. The compensation range for this role is $109,230 - $127,435 annually. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location. Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in aviation maintenance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 6 years aviation experience to include three (3) years of experience in one or more of the support functions (Avionics, Paint, Interior or Maintenance) on large or mid-size cabin aircraft.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• An A&P license and four (4) years of related aircraft experience in addition to the six (6) years experience may offset the Bachelor’s degree.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager