Aircraft Support Manager - Installation

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Date: Apr 3, 2026

Location: West Palm Beach, FL, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Aircraft Support Manager – Installation

Location: Palm Beach, FL

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.

What You’ll Do

Lead and coordinate hangar support operations to ensure aircraft are delivered safely, on schedule, and within cost targets. This role oversees Avionics, Paint, Interiors, Structures, and Maintenance support functions, with a strong emphasis on Avionics Installation leadership in a dynamic Service Center environment.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 6 years of aviation experience, including 3 years in Avionics, Paint, Interiors, or Maintenance on large or mid-size cabin aircraft
A&P license plus 4 additional years of related aircraft experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, design drawings, and technical documentation
Thorough knowledge of Quality Control policies, procedures, and related technical data
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Why Gulfstream

This role is critical to Gulfstream’s ability to deliver exceptional quality, safety, and customer trust. As an Aircraft Support Manager in Palm Beach, you will directly impact aircraft delivery performance while supporting the teams and processes that enable Gulfstream to lead business aviation.

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If you’re ready to lead complex aircraft support operations and make a meaningful impact on Gulfstream’s mission to create and deliver the world’s finest aviation experience, apply now and help shape the future of business aviation.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in aviation maintenance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 6 years aviation experience to include three (3) years of experience in one or more of the support functions (Avionics, Paint, Interior or Maintenance) on large or mid-size cabin aircraft. Other An A&P license and four (4) years of related aircraft experience in addition to the six (6) years experience may offset the Bachelor’s degree.

Position Purpose:

Direct and coordinate all aspects of a hangar support function to ensure timely and cost effective fulfillment of delivery schedules and optimum safety and quality standards. Support areas include: Avionics, Paint, Interiors or Maintenance

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Manage support area efforts to develop and maintain milestone schedules of multiple projects through utilization of available resources and proper staffing .

Develop new methods and procedures and implement corrective action plans to ensure delivery of aircraft on schedule; reduce man-hours and material costs; identify and eliminate waste .

Maintain effective relationships and integrative activities with other departments on all pertinent Service Center matters; ensure two-way information exchange, between internal and external customers, with respect to problems, schedule deviations, and quality variances .

Ensure root causes of problems are defined and permanent corrective action is implemented .

Ensure that department personnel are informed and trained on product line systems and procedures, roles, and responsibilities .

Prepare reports, forecasts, charts and historical data as required. for all aspects of all product lines .

Develop and monitor area training requirements .

Review, adjust, and approve all product line proposals, and WCR’s .

Plan and control department budget performance Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature business ethics in solving financial problems Make decisions that have an impact on business needs and budget targets .

Coordinate with material department to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials .

Provide information to internal and external customers, as needed, to include quoting, renderings, manpower allocation, and billing disputes .

Additional Functions:

Promote safety and good housekeeping standards and monitor repair station compliance .

Perform administrative and personnel functions as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to read blueprints, design drawings, and have basic understanding of Service Center equipment.

Thorough knowledge of QC policies, procedures and all related technical data.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 232324

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 04/17/2026

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.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: QC, Compliance, Manager, Aerospace, Quality, Aviation, Legal, Management

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