Senior Director Programs - Flight Deck Systems

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream is seeking a Senior Director, Flight Deck Programs to provide strategic leadership for the execution of our most business-critical avionics and flight deck initiatives. This role drives the full lifecycle of complex aircraft systems programs—from concept through certification and entry into service—ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while delivering on technical, regulatory, operational, and customer commitments. This position is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the execution of the company's most business-critical programs. This position can oversee the full lifecycle of complex aircraft systems or platform programs, from concept through certification and entry into service or portions thereof. Operating across Engineering, Operations, Certification, Quality, Supply Chain and Customer Support functions, the position ensures project/program objectives - technical, regulatory, commercial, operational and customer satisfaction are met on schedule, within budget and in alignment with corporate strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related field required
15+ years of experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or service and support
Minimum of 10 years of program/project management experience
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional aerospace programs
Deep understanding of avionics and flight deck systems and integration across aircraft platforms
Strong financial, risk management, and program execution expertise
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft lifecycle including design, certification, production, and in-service operations
Experience working with regulatory authorities and certification processes
Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Management or related field required.
15+ years A/C design, manufacturing or service and support, and program management experience to include 10 years of program/project management experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Industry Design, Certification, Production, Engineering, Quality, Completion, Material & Service and Support operations.
Detailed understanding of Program/Project Management processes, procedures and an intimate understanding of in service A/C operations.
Understanding of aircraft terminology required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Pilot’s license or business jet operational familiarity preferred
Master's Degree Engineering, Management or related field preferred.
Pilots license and operational familiarity with business jet operations is preferred.
Prior Gulfstream aircraft exposure/knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and champion program strategy, cost/benefit analysis, schedules, and budgets for senior leadership approval
Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Flight Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification, and Customer Support
Initiate, direct, and manage all program phases including requirements, concept development, design, integration, flight test, certification, production ramp-up, retrofit, and entry into service
Lead financial performance, ensuring achievement of cost targets, savings opportunities, and revenue objectives
Proactively identify program risks and drive mitigation strategies
Oversee configuration control activities and maintain product specifications integrity
Serve as the primary interface to executive leadership, delivering clear, data-driven program updates and strategic recommendations
Champion product improvements across performance, reliability, maintainability, availability, and lifecycle cost
Support and coordinate Completion activities to achieve business and customer satisfaction goals
Establish and track program metrics to enable effective monitoring and control
Drive implementation of tools, systems, and databases to improve program execution efficiency
Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure timely approval of certification packages
Develops program strategy, cost/benefit, schedules, and budgets for management approval and champions the program deliverables to senior management
Drives cross functional alignment between Engineering, Flight Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification and Customer Support
Ability to initiate, direct and manage all program phases, including requirements definition, concept development, preliminary and detailed design, integration, flight test, certification, production ramp-up, retrofit and entry into service
Effectively manages budgets to achieve recurring cost targets and/or desired savings/revenue
Manage/administer program configuration control activities and product specifications
Serve as the primary program interface to executive leadership, providing clear, data-driven updates and recommendations for strategic decisions
Champion product improvements related to configuration, performance, reliability, maintainability, availability and life cycle cost across production, completions and service
Supports and coordinates Completion activities to meet business & customer satisfaction goals
Champion identification and selection of appropriate metrics to enable effective monitoring and control of relevant programs
Define, identify and support implementation of tool sets/databases to enable efficient Program Management
Exceptional communications, stakeholder management and leadership skills
Coordinate closely with Ars and regulating bodies as needed to ensure timely approval of technical and certification packages
Develop engagement strategies for supplier interactions ahead of program reviews to ensure program deliverables, schedules & budgets are met
As needed, represent Programs at CAB, ATCAT, Operators Conference, & other customer/industry functions
Perform other duties as assigned