Director, Programs - Flight Control Systems
Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah, GA
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Gulfstream is seeking a Director, Programs - Flight Control Systems to lead the strategy, execution, and lifecycle performance of our flight controls systems across multiple aircraft platforms. This is a high&8209;impact leadership role guiding advanced technologies, supplier alignment, certification planning, and long&8209;term roadmap execution.
What Youll Lead
&9989; Develop and execute enterprise&8209;wide technology and certification roadmaps for complex fly&8209;by&8209;wire flight control systems
&9989; Partner with Engineering, Operations, Certification, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to deliver program objectives on schedule and within budget
&9989; Lead program phases including requirements, design, integration, testing, and production ramp&8209;up
&9989; Oversee program budgets, risk management, configuration control, and technical performance metrics
&9989; Serve as the primary liaison with major flight control system suppliers, driving alignment and issue resolution
&9989; Support product improvements for reliability, performance, and lifecycle cost
&9989; Drive consistent, repeatable solutions to in&8209;service challenges&8212;including obsolescence&8212;across multiple aircraft platforms
&9989; Capture and embed programmatic lessons learned to strengthen future development and certification programs
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Management, or related field; Masters preferred
- 10+ years of program/project management experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or support
- Deep expertise in fly&8209;by&8209;wire flight control systems architecture and emerging technologies
- Strong capability in project planning, financial controls, scheduling, and risk management
- Proven experience collaborating with suppliers and cross&8209;functional engineering teams
- Ability to partner with Program VP/Directors on new aircraft development initiatives
- Working knowledge of aircraft design, certification, production, and in&8209;service operations
- Pilots license or business jet familiarity is a plus
Why Gulfstream
Lead programs that shape the future of business aviation. Partner with world&8209;class talent. Influence technology strategies that drive the next generation of aircraft.
Join us in our mission to create and deliver the worlds finest aviation experience. Apply now.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Management or related field required. 10 years Program/Project Management experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or support. Master's Degree Engineering, Management or related field preferred.
Position Purpose:
This position provides leadership and oversight for assigned aircraft systems or platform programs, supporting the full lifecycle from concept through certification and entry into service. The Director collaborates across Engineering, Operations, Certification, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to ensure program objectives&8212;technical, regulatory, commercial, and customer satisfaction&8212;are met on schedule and within budget. This role supports strategic execution and alignment with corporate goals.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Supports development of program strategy, schedules, and budgets; monitors execution and reports progress to senior leadership .
- Facilitates cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Flight Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification, and Customer Support .
- Manages assigned program phases including requirements definition, design, integration, testing, and production ramp-up .
- Tracks and manages program budgets; identifies risks and supports mitigation planning .
- Maintains program configuration control and product specifications .
- Provides program updates and recommendations to senior leadership .
- Supports product improvements related to performance, reliability, and lifecycle cost .
- Coordinates Completion activities to meet business and customer goals .
- Identifies and tracks program metrics for performance monitoring .
- Supports implementation of tools and databases for efficient program management .
- Demonstrates strong communication and stakeholder management skills .
- Coordinates with regulatory bodies to support timely approval of certification packages .
Additional Functions:
- Engages with suppliers to ensure alignment on deliverables, schedules, and budgets .
- Represents Programs at internal and external reviews and industry functions as needed .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Working knowledge of aircraft design, certification, production, engineering, and support operations.
- Familiarity with Program/Project Management processes and in-service aircraft operations.
- Understanding of aircraft terminology required; Gulfstream experience preferred.
- Pilots license and business jet operational familiarity is a plus.
A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 232021
Posting Type: Internal-External
Department: J1001-FLC Program Mgmt
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Grade:D2
Number of Openings: 1
Posting End Date: 03/27/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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