Gulfstream Aerospace

Cabinet Finisher Lead

Gulfstream Aerospace$69K — $94K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 6 years of experience in woodwork finishing
  • Experience in aerospace industry preferred
  • FAA A&P license or ability to obtain repairman certificate within 30 days
  • Working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance and leadership for the finishing process
  • Monitor compliance with design and engineering specifications
  • Assist the team in achieving project milestones through hands-on work
  • Ensure all required documentation meets FAA and company standards
  • Mentor and train employees, offering feedback for performance reviews
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six-Sigma
  • Attend meetings to review workflows and project costs

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with opportunities for advancement
  • Engagement in professional training and mentoring programs
  • Participation in continuous improvement projects
  • First shift schedule with no required travel
  • Potential to develop FAA certifications and advance in aerospace finishing specialty
Full Job Description
Cabinet Finisher Lead in GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

Experience working on-aircraft touch-ups and repairs with different finishes required.

The compensation range for this role is $33.28 - $45.43 per hour.

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.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 6 years experience in woodwork finishing. Experience in aerospace industry preferred. FAA A&P license or be able to obtain a repairman certificate within 30 days of start date.

Position Purpose:

Assists with the direction of activities for the finish shop by planning, scheduling, and accurately tracking work in flow. Works with Finish Shop supervision to ensure that manpower and material are available to meet aircraft schedules and ensures that all duties and responsibilities set forth in the repair station inspection procedures manual (IPM) are met. Mentors and trains other Cabinet Finishers and provide feedback on assigned employees for annual performance reviews.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Provides technical guidance, training, and leadership for all phases of the finish process ensuring that safety, quality, productivity, EPA, FAA, and schedule requirements are achieved and all duties and responsibilities set forth in the repair station inspection manual (IPM) are complied with.
  2. Monitors work to ensure compliance with design and engineering drawings and manufacturers recommendations for products used and that EPA and corporate HAZMAT regulations are followed.
  3. Assists the team as required. to achieve milestone dates and meet goals through proficient hands on work, guidance, ensuring required. equipment and material is available.
  4. Ensures that assigned technicians complete in accordance with FAA requirements and Gulfstream procedures all required. paperwork and documentation. Ensures that design and engineering drawings are used and followed. Coordinates with Design group to ensure compliance with customer approved design samples.
  5. Mentors and trains employees and provide feedback on assigned employees for annual performance reviews. .
  6. Leads efforts through a process of continuous improvement on existing techniques and procedures using Lean Six-Sigma initiatives and other process improvement techniques to improve safety, quality, and the reduction of man-hours, cost, and cycle time.
  7. Attends meetings as required. to review workflow, schedules and cost associated with assigned projects.


Additional Functions:
  1. Assists department supervision in translating department goals into objectives and activities that are understandable and achievable by all employees. By own example, sets standards for professionalism, communication, team building and recognition of team members. .
  2. Accomplishes weekly safety audits and assists team members in performing safety audits. .
  3. Assists in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .


Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications.
  2. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
  3. Must be computer literate.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234758

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 07/24/2026

About Gulfstream Aerospace

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is an American aircraft company and a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics. Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,000 aircraft since 1958. Gulfstream's current range consists of the G280, G550, G500/G600, and G650/G650ER/G700/G800.
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