RS Aircraft Systems Coordinator

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation • St. Louis, MO

3d • $39 - $45

About The Position

Working in a leadership role, responsible for the verification/performance of avionics, electrical, and mechanical aircraft systems in accordance with engineering documentation, includes but is not limited to; cockpit and cabin checkout, mechanical ASC installs, outside operations, and aircraft preflight/recovery.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Aviation Avionics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• 8 years of Avionics/Electrical/Mechanical experience.
• 3 years leadership/supervisory experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Daily communication required. with team members and support organization members to ensure concerns are addressed and barriers removed in support of the daily work plans.
• Daily Engineering interface as it relates to technical issue resolution and the ability to influence their support while maintaining a team-based environment.
• Must possess the people skills to address individual performance issues.
• Must be able to address and resolve sensitive personnel issues with the support of the HR department.

Nice To Haves

• Engine run qualification desirable.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license preferred or must be able to obtain a Repairman Certificate.
• Note: Incumbents in Production Pre-Flight Department (923) must have an A&P license or a Repairmens Certificate, due to FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for checkout/test for all aircraft systems, including Outside Flight ops, physical examination of aircraft components and appropriate documentation.
• Responsible for sign-off prior to the aircraft being released for flight .
• Attends PDR and Project Reviews for assigned aircraft.
• Identifies new installations/components required. for each aircraft and initiates written plans to mitigate risk .
• Coordinates with ME or Test Engineering Specialist, ensuring that a formal test plan/check list is in place to comply with company standards and specifications.
• Provides sufficient details on Test Plan/checklist to allow for daily work assignments.
• Develops and promotes use of written processes and procedures where possible to have consistent interpretation of results and application of information .
• Responsible for assigned Critical Path milestones such as checkout for cockpit or cabin.
• Drives/leads daily work tasks and maintains daily schedule status.
• Utilizes established tools/metrics on aircraft status boards to communicate team performance .
• Assigns team to work off-shifts as required. to support the overall schedule and team in cases where efficiencies can be realized .
• Ensures daily accountability of team.
• Verifies progress by routinely inspecting work and corresponding drawings progressively bought-off .
• Improves work processes/performance to reduce: (1) Quality defects, (2) labor hours and (3) Cycle time .
• Reviews and monitors open actions such as discrepancies and drawings and ensures resolution in a timely manner .
• Maintains ship status via log books (i.e., R&I Log, Travelers, Test Specs, CMP) .
• Outside operations to include engine run.
• Ensures individual training requirements of team members is maintained.
• Leads 5S program and related continuous improvement programs.
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensures safe work practices are followed inside and outside the aircraft. This will be especially emphasized in flight preparation and recovery.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees