Completions Tech Spec III - Flammability

Completions Tech Spec III - Flammability in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Ideal candidate should have demonstrated expertise in aircraft flammability certification with extensive knowledge of 14 CFR 25.853 compliance, material qualification, delegated approval authority processes, certification planning, regulatory interpretation, testing, and cross-functional leadership supporting aircraft development and certification programs. Test witnessing should include 25.853(a)(c) and (h), 25.856(a), 25.1713(c).

1. Certification Strategy Development -

• Ability to develop certification approaches that minimize testing while maintaining regulatory compliance.

2. Delegated Authority Experience

• FAA DER, AR, ODA, or equivalent delegated authority experience
• Ability to approve compliance findings independently

3. Risk-Based Compliance Assessment

• Capability to identify compliance risks early in the design phase and drive resolution before certification testing.

4. Material Failure Investigation

• Experience performing root cause analysis on flammability test failures and developing corrective actions.

5. Supplier Qualification & Audit Experience

• Ability to assess supplier material data, qualification packages, and manufacturing changes that could impact flammability compliance.

6. Configuration Change Impact Analysis

• Understanding how engineering changes affect certified flammability baselines and approval requirements.

7. Regulatory Interpretation

• Ability to engage FAA/EASA authorities and resolve ambiguous regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Skills

• Influence without authority
• Technical leadership
• Engineering judgment
• Executive-level communication
• Program risk management
• Mentoring junior compliance engineers

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 13 yrs specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose:

Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
2. Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
3. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
4. Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
5. Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
6. Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
7. Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
8. Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred.
2. The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235338

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/26/2026

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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