Director Programs - Flight Deck Systems

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Date: Mar 20, 2026

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Director, Programs – Flight Deck Systems

Gulfstream Aerospace | Savannah, GA

 

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people — and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

 

Gulfstream is seeking a Director, Programs – Flight Deck Systems to lead the technology strategy, development, certification planning, and lifecycle execution of advanced avionics and flight deck systems across our aircraft portfolio. This key leadership role drives innovation, supplier alignment, fleet performance improvement, and long‑term roadmap development.

What You’ll Lead

✅ Develop and maintain enterprise‑wide strategic roadmaps for avionics and flight deck systems
✅ Guide technology maturation, certification sequencing, and integration planning for complex systems
✅ Serve as the primary Program Office liaison with major avionics suppliers, driving alignment and issue resolution
✅ Lead research and sustaining engineering efforts to meet technical, regulatory, and schedule objectives
✅ Partner with Program VPs/Directors to integrate emerging technologies into new aircraft development
✅ Analyze fleet performance issues, champion effective solutions, and feed learnings into future roadmaps
✅ Drive consistent, repeatable solutions for common in‑service challenges, including obsolescence, across multiple aircraft platforms
✅ Capture and embed programmatic lessons learned to strengthen development and certification programs

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related field; Master’s preferred
  • 10+ years of program/project management experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or support
  • Deep expertise in avionics and flight deck systems architecture and emerging technologies
  • Strong skills in project planning, financial controls, scheduling, and risk management
  • Proven experience collaborating with design engineering, supply chain, and major avionics suppliers
  • Working knowledge of aircraft design, certification, production, and in‑service operations
  • Pilot’s license or business jet familiarity is a plus

Why Gulfstream

Lead cross‑functional programs that directly shape the future of the flight deck experience. Influence next‑generation avionics strategies. Partner with world‑class teams building the most advanced business aircraft in the world.

 

Join us in our mission to create and deliver the world’s 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—technical, regulatory, commercial, and customer satisfaction—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:
  1. Supports development of program strategy, schedules, and budgets; monitors execution and reports progress to senior leadership .

  2. Facilitates cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Flight Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification, and Customer Support .

  3. Manages assigned program phases including requirements definition, design, integration, testing, and production ramp-up .

  4. Tracks and manages program budgets; identifies risks and supports mitigation planning .

  5. Maintains program configuration control and product specifications .

  6. Provides program updates and recommendations to senior leadership .

  7. Supports product improvements related to performance, reliability, and lifecycle cost .

  8. Coordinates Completion activities to meet business and customer goals .

  9. Identifies and tracks program metrics for performance monitoring .

  10. Supports implementation of tools and databases for efficient program management .

  11. Demonstrates strong communication and stakeholder management skills .

  12. Coordinates with regulatory bodies to support timely approval of certification packages .

Additional Functions:
  1. Engages with suppliers to ensure alignment on deliverables, schedules, and budgets .

  2. Represents Programs at internal and external reviews and industry functions as needed .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. Working knowledge of aircraft design, certification, production, engineering, and support operations.

  2. Familiarity with Program/Project Management processes and in-service aircraft operations.

  3. Understanding of aircraft terminology required; Gulfstream experience preferred.

  4. Pilot’s 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: 232013

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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