Gulfstream Aerospace

Technical Services Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in aviation maintenance or related field required
  • 10 years of experience in technical support for transport aircraft
  • 5 years of supervisory experience in aerospace industry
  • Understanding of Gulfstream customer support processes is a plus
  • A&P license preferred but not required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant computer applications

Responsibilities

  • Chair daily Service Fleet Status Report meetings to address safety of flight issues
  • Direct and support Technical Operations Supervisors with special assignments
  • Manage and monitor departmental goals to align with organizational objectives
  • Identify Lean initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Trend departmental metrics to forecast staffing needs
  • Establish departmental training plans and conduct performance appraisals
  • Interface with Gulfstream owners to resolve complex aircraft issues
  • Manage 24/7 Airborne Product Support operations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead in a critical aerospace operational management role
  • Work in a dynamic, innovative, and customer-focused environment
  • Be part of a company committed to quality and continuous improvement
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training
  • Engage with high-profile clients and participate in industry events
Full Job Description
Technical Services Manager in GAC Savannah

Manage/oversee all aspects of the structures fuselage and interiors teams in support of internal and external customers. Oversite of Customer Support work orders produced in support of customer requests and overall support scenarios regarding all aspects of Structures Fuselage and Interiors aircraft systems troubleshooting and support for AOG and Non AOG aircraft to meet next schedule flights. Communicate executive level reporting of aircraft support scenarios to include up to L1 and VP or Sr VP level reporting of ongoing support scenarios. Manage accurate reporting of support scenarios via SFSR and any internal associated reporting to include quality, COS, GIAP, Safety, EHS and SMS reports. Understanding and experience with Gulfstream customer support and fleet support processes, specifically internal to Technical Operations, Field Service and FAST support is a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in aviation maintenance, a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 10 years experience related to providing technical support to in-service transport aircraft to include at least. 5 years progressively responsible supervisory experience in the aerospace industry.

Position Purpose:

The Technical Services Manager is responsible for planning and providing overall direction to the groups within Technical Operations and ensuring the highest level of customer support is delivered. During escalated, sensitive, and special support efforts, the Technical Services Manager provides guidance and recommendations to Operations Managers and General Managers in the Gulfstream Product Support network and ensures that a support plan is identified, coordinated, and executed. This position interfaces between Product Support Senior Management and is responsible for managing the day to day Technical Operations support efforts.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Chair the daily Service Fleet Status Report (SFSR) meeting to identify safety of flight issues and direct the support efforts of the in-service fleet.
  2. Provide direction and support to Technical Operations Supervisors to include identifying special work assignments, establishing priorities and providing technical & non-technical support advisement.
  3. Actively manage & monitor department to CIO, Organizational, EIP, and Contact Center goals to achieve stated objectives. .
  4. Identify and champion Lean initiatives and projects within Technical Operations that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall support. Mentor LSS specialists within Technical Operations.
  5. Monitor and trend departmental metrics and data to establish manpower forecasting. Provide business case & recommendations for staffing enhancements, gaps in technical coverage, and other personnel requirements.
  6. Establish departmental development and training plans; communicate departmental performance expectations; conduct performance appraisals and make other personnel decisions, as required.
  7. Implement and administer department operating processes, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency with corporate policies.
  8. Interface with Gulfstream owners and/or operators to resolve difficult situations or aircraft issues.
  9. Provide both verbal and written communications on behalf Gulfstream Product Support.
  10. Coordinate, compile, and communicate customer or fleet specific data at a high level to facilitate informed and concise decisions. .
  11. Manage large scale Product Support projects that coordinate resources, tooling, and manpower to reduce cost impact while setting & meeting customer expectations.
  12. Manages the Airborne Product Support aircraft 24/7 and dispatches the aircraft to support customers in the field.
  13. Support Customer Appreciation Breakfast, Customer Advisory Board, Operators Conference, NBAA, Customer Forums, and PAMA Presentations as required.


Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. An A&P license and four (4) years of related aircraft experience in addition to ten (10) years combined aircraft maintenance and operations experience may offset the Bachelors degree.
  2. A good understanding of Windows computer applications including the use of standard computer word and data processing programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite) and appropriate typing skills required.
  3. Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills required.
  4. Must have complete understanding of customer requirements and how to utilize resources to meet them.
  5. Airframe and Powerplant license is preferred, but not required.
  6. This position may require working first, second, third, swing, or weekend shifts.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236296

Category: Management

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/01/2026

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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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